Sodium Nitrate

• Molecular formula: NaNO3
• Molecular Weight: 84. 99
   
• Specification:
   
• Assay(on Dried basis): 99%min
   
• Moisture: 0. 05%max
   
• Water insoluble matter: 0. 06%Max
   
• Sodium Nitrite(NaNO2): 0. 02%max
   
• Chloride(As Cl): 0. 3%max
   
• Carbonate(As Na2CO3): 0. 1%max
   
• Iron(As Fe): 0. 005%max
   
• Properties: It is white crystal and white tiny power. It is easily soluble in water and aqueous ammonia ; while it is slightly dissolved in methanol, alcohol, and solvent ether. In addition, it shows strong hydroscopic property.
   
• Uses: it is mostly used in manufacturing nitro-compound , Potassium nitrate, azo dye, dye mordant in textile coloration, bleaching agent, metal heat treatment auxiliary agent, and antiseptic in pharmaceutical industry.     skyperachelfu1987