it is mostly used in manufacturing nitro-compound, Potassium nitrate , azo dyestuff, dye mordant in textile coloration, bleachi

Sodium Nitrate

 Molecular formula: NaNO3

Molecular weight : 84.99

Properties: It is white crystal, rhombus crystal and white tiny powder. 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.

Specification:

Assay (on Dried basis): 99.% Min.

Moisture: 1.5% 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.

Sodium Nitrate