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Sodium nitrate, Puratronic™, 99.999% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 7631-99-4
Molecular Formula NNaO3
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 84.99
MDL Number MFCD00011119
InChI Key VWDWKYIASSYTQR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym sodium nitrate, chile saltpeter, nitrate of soda, cubic niter, etabisulfite, nitratine, soda niter, sodium saltpeter, nitric acid, sodium salt, sodium i nitrate 1:1
PubChem CID 24268
ChEBI CHEBI:63005
IUPAC Name sodium nitrate
SMILES [Na+].[O-][N+]([O-])=O
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Description

Description

Sodium nitrate is used in the production of fertilizers, nitric acid, pyrotechnics, smoke-bombs, glass and pottery enamels. In combination with boron trifluoride it forms an efficient reagent for nitration of aromatic compounds. Adsorption on alumina provides an environmentally benign aromatic nitrating agent. Further it finds use as food preservative and as a solid rocket propellant. It is also used as an electrolyte in a salt bridge, and as thermal storage medium in power generation systems.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

7631-99-4
84.99
VWDWKYIASSYTQR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
24268
sodium nitrate
NNaO3
MFCD00011119
sodium nitrate, chile saltpeter, nitrate of soda, cubic niter, etabisulfite, nitratine, soda niter, sodium saltpeter, nitric acid, sodium salt, sodium i nitrate 1:1
CHEBI:63005
[Na+].[O-][N+]([O-])=O

Specifications

308°C
Powder
NNaO3
sodium nitrate, chile saltpeter, nitrate of soda, cubic niter, etabisulfite, nitratine, soda niter, sodium saltpeter, nitric acid, sodium salt, sodium i nitrate 1:1
VWDWKYIASSYTQR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
sodium nitrate
24268
84.99
Hygroscopic
2.26 g/cm3 at 20°C
7631-99-4
99.999% (metals basis)
MFCD00011119
Freely soluble in water,ammonia and hydrazine; soluble in alcohol; slightly soluble in pyridine.
[Na+].[O-][N+]([O-])=O
84.99
CHEBI:63005
Odorless
White crystals
Sodium nitrate
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Safety and Handling

Safety and Handling

P210-P220-P221-P260-P264b-P271-P280-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P314-P370+P378q-P501c

H272-H319-H373

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Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

Product Identifier
  • Sodium nitrate

Signal Word
  • Warning

Hazard Category
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
  • Oxidising solid Category 3

Hazard Statement
  • H272-May intensify fire; oxidiser.
  • H319-Causes serious eye irritation.

Precautionary Statement
  • P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P371+P380+P375-In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.

Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Sodium nitrate

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