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Also known as Chile saltpeter
Formula: NaNO3
CAS Number: 7631-99-4
Molecular Weight: 84.99

Technical parameters: (standard: GB / T 4553-2002)

Description

Unit

National Standards

Test Result

NaNO3 (dry base) >=

%>=

98.5

99.02

Moisture <=

%<=

2.0

0.1

Water Insoluble <=

%<=

-

0.01

Chlorine ( as Cl) (dry base) <=

%<=

-

0.3

NaNO2 (dry base) <=

%<=

0.15

0.01

Na2CO3 (dry base) <=

%<=

-

0.022

Iron <=

%<=

-

0.005

Mainly used for the manufacture of potassium nitrate and gunpowder and in the process of electroplating, and may be used for the production of glass, ceramics, and glaze.

Packaging:
In woven bag lined with PE bag, 5kg-1,500kg per bag. The package bag can be customized.

Protection Measures:
Working personnel should wear breathing masks to protect respiratory organs and wear overalls and latex gloves to protect the skin.

Storage and Transportation:
Sodium nitrate shall not be stored and shipped with gauze, paper, oil, sugar, wood, sulfur, organics, acids, alkalies and other oxidants; be kept away from rain, sunshine and moisture during the transportation; be treated with care in loading and unloading to prevent friction, impact and packaging breakage. Sand should be used firstly, and then water or a variety of fire extinguishers when it catches fire, but aqueous solution should be avoided to contact with combustible materials.