Sodium Nitrate

Sodium Nitrate (NaNO3) is a white, crystalline inorganic compound and a strong oxidizing agent known as Chile saltpeter or Soda Niter. It acts as an antimicrobial and preserves color in foods. It is used a fertilizer, food preservative and an oxidant in explosives, pyrotechnics and glass making. It is highly soluble in water and acts as a preservative to prevent bacterial growth.

Applications of Sodium Nitrate:

Agriculture & Fertilizers:

• Nitrogen Fertilizer: It is a fast-acting source of nitrogen (N) for crops.

• Fast Availability: It is water-soluble, allowing plants to absorb it quickly.

• pH Neutral: Unlike ammonium nitrate, it does not acidify the soil.

Food Industry (Preservative):

• Curing Agent: It preserves cured meats by inhibiting bacterial growth.

• Color Fixative: It maintains the vibrant pink color of cured meat.

• Label: It is often listed as E251 or INS 251.

Explosives & Pyrotechnics:

• Oxidizer: It is a key component in industrial explosives (like ANFO) and mining blasting agents, providing oxygen to fuel.

• Solid Rocket Propellant: It is used in fireworks and solid rocket fuels for its strong oxidizing power.

Glass & Ceramics Manufacturing:

• Fining Agent: It removes bubbles (fining) and oxidizes impurities, enhancing the clarity and strength of glass.

• Flux: It lowers the melting point of enamel and ceramics, improving surface finish.

Energy Storage & Metallurgy:

• Molten Salt Storage: It is a major component in solar power plants (Concentrated Solar Power - CSP) for heat transfer and storing thermal energy.

• Heat Treatment: It is used in molten salt baths to heat-treat metals, enhancing hardness and corrosion resistance.

Chemical Manufacturing:

• Precursor: It is used to produce potassium nitrate (KNO3), nitric acid (HNO3) and other nitrate-based compounds.

• Wastewater Treatment: It promotes the growth of specific bacteria that consume nutrient pollution.

Sodium Nitrate – Product Specifications:

• Chemical Name: Sodium Nitrate

• Other Name: Chile Saltpeter

• Chemical Formula: NaNO₃

• Molecular Weight: 85.00 g/mol

• CAS Number: 7631-99-4

• HSN Code: 31025000

• Appearance: White crystalline powder or granules

• Odor: Odorless

• Solubility: Highly soluble in water

• pH (5% Solution): 6.0 – 8.0

• Nature: Oxidizing agent

• Quality Specifications:

• Assay (NaNO₃): 99% Min

• Sodium Nitrite (NaNO₂): 0.02% Max

• Chloride (Cl): 0.1% Max

• Sulphate (SO₄): 0.1% Max

• Moisture: 0.5% Max

• Water Insoluble Matter: 0.05% Max

• Grades Available: Industrial Grade, Fertilizer Grade & Food Grade.

Packaging: 50 Kg. Carboy

MOQ: 50 Kg.