SODIUM NITRATE

CHARACTERISTIC

• Sodium nitrate is colorless odorless and clear granulated chemical compound

FLAVOR

• Slightly bitter, salty in taste

SOLUBILITY

• Soluble in water and glycerin
• Less soluble in alcohol

DENSITY

• 2.26

MELTING POINT

• 308 degree Celsius
• Proves to explosive at 537 degree Celsius

PREPARATION

• It is obtained by the reaction of sodium carbonate and nitric acid

 USES

• Acts as an oxidizing agent

• It is also used fertilizer, glass making and  paint industry.
• It has widely use in pyrotechnic fireworks industry.

In the making of black powder and ceramics coating enamels.