Sodium nitrate

The IUPAC name of Sodium nitrate is sodium nitrate. With the CAS registry number 7631-99-4, it is also named as Nitric acid monosodium salt. The product's categories are Inorganics; Water Ttreatment Chemicals; ICP CRMs Spectroscopy; ICP-OES/-MS; ICP Spectroscopy; Matrix Selection; Nitrate Alphabetic; S; SN - SZ; Anionic Solutions Chromatography; Anionic Standard Solutions Alphabetic; Ion Chromatography; Application CRMs; N; NA - NI, and the other registry number is 862599-22-2. Besides, it is white crystalline solid, which should be stored in a cool, ventilated warehouse. In addition, its molecular formula is NaNO₃ and molecular weight is 84.99.

The other characteristics of this product can be summarized as: (1)EINECS: 231-554-3; (2)H-Bond Donor: 0; (3)H-Bond Acceptor: 3; (4)Rotatable Bond Count: 0; (5)Exact Mass: 84.977588; (6)MonoIsotopic Mass: 84.977588; (7)Topological Polar Surface Area: 62.9; (8)Heavy Atom Count: 5; (9)Complexity: 18.8; (10)Density: 2.257 g/cm³; (11)Melting point: 306 °C; (12)Water Solubility: 900 g/L (20 °C); (13)Boiling Point: 83 °C at 760 mmHg; (14)Vapour Pressure: 49.8 mmHg at 25 °C.

Preparation of Sodium nitrate: this chemical can be prepared by the reaction of NaCl or soda ash with Nitric acid.
NaCl + HNO₃ → NaNO₃ + HCl
Na₂CO₃ + 2HNO₃ → 2NaNO₃ + H₂O + CO₂

Uses of Sodium nitrate: this chemical is used as a fertilizer and a raw material for the manufacture of gunpowder. It is also used to make a resin by combining with iron hydroxide. Furthermore, it can be combined with Sulfuric acid to produce nitric acid. And it can be used as a substitute oxidizer used in fireworks as a replacement for potassium nitrate. It is used for heat transfer in solar power plants and heat storage. What's more, it can be used for facultative microorganism respiration in the wastewater industry.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following: it may cause fire in contact with combustible material. Please keep away from combustible material. It is also harmful if swallowed. And it is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Moreover, you should wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. And please take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Additionally, in case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.)

People can use the following data to convert to the molecule structure.
(1)SMILES: [Na+].[O-][N+]([O-])=O
(2)InChI: InChI=1/NO3.Na/c2-1(3)4;/q-1;+1
(3)InChIKey: VWDWKYIASSYTQR-UHFFFAOYAL

The toxicity data is as follows: