Sodium Nitrate (Chile Saltpeter)

Description

Sodium Nitrate is alkali metal nitrate salt or chile saltpeter in general. It is a white solid. It is polar liking and very water soluble.

Application:

1. Production of fertiliser as it produces nitrate anions.
2. Food perservative in cured meat or poultry
3. Production of glass and pottery enamels.
4. Pyrotechnics industry where people produces fireworks, explosions, flames, flashes, smokes for entertainment use.