Sodium Nitrate (NaNO₃) is an inorganic compound used in various industrial, agricultural, and chemical processes. It is a white, odorless, highly soluble solid.
Uses:
Fertilizer: Used in agriculture as a nitrogen source for plants.
Food Preservation: Used as a preservative in cured meats and as a food additive (E251).
Industrial Applications: Used in the production of nitric acid, explosives, and other chemicals.
Oxidizing Agent: Used in chemical reactions requiring an oxidizing agent, including in the production of glass and ceramics.
Explosives: Key component in the manufacture of explosives such as dynamite.
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