Sodium Nitrate (CAS 7631-99-4) – Strong Oxidizer and Fertilizer Raw Material

🧪 CAS Number: 7631-99-4

🌟 Product Description

Sodium nitrate is an inorganic salt in the form of white crystals, highly soluble in water. With strong oxidizing properties, it is widely used in fertilizers, glass, ceramics, pyrotechnics, explosives, and metal treatment industries. In agriculture, it serves as an effective nitrogen source.

🏭 Applications

🌱 Nitrogen source in fertilizer production

🔬 Explosives and pyrotechnic components

🏭 Metal treatment and cleaning

🥂 Glass and ceramic manufacturing

💧 Water treatment chemicals

📊 Physical & Chemical Properties

Appearance: White crystalline solid

Odor: Odorless

Formula: NaNO3

Molecular Weight: 84.99 g/mol

Density: ~2.26 g/cm³

Melting Point: ~308 °C

Boiling Point: ~380 °C (decomposes)

Solubility: Highly soluble in water

⚠️ Storage & Safety

Store in cool, dry areas away from combustibles. As a strong oxidizer, it may cause fire risk if in contact with flammable materials. Use protective gloves and goggles.

🔑 Keywords

sodium nitrate, CAS 7631-99-4, fertilizer raw material, oxidizer, explosive additive, glass industry

📛 Other Names

Chile Saltpeter, Soda Nitrate