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Sodium Nitrite

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Chemical Product

Sodium Nitrite

    Synonyms:
    Nitrous Acid Sodium Salt
    Molecular Formula:
    NaNO2
    Cas Number:
    7632-00-0
    Molecular Weight:
    68.99 g/mol
    Product Description:
    Sodium Nitrite is an inorganic compound used primarily in food preservation, in the manufacture of chemicals, and in the production of industrial products.
    Applications:
    - Food Industry: Used as a preservative and curing agent in meats and fish. - Chemical Manufacturing: Applied in the production of other chemicals, including azo dyes and organic compounds. - Water Treatment: Used in water treatment as a corrosion inhibitor. - Pharmaceuticals: Used as a vasodilator in medical treatments for cyanide poisoning.

Physical and Chemical Properties:


Properties
Appearance White to pale yellow crystalline powder
Odor Odorless
Molecular Formula NaNO2
Molecular Weight 68.99 g/mol
Melting Point 271 °C
Density 2.17 g/cm³
Solubility Soluble in water
Flash Point Not applicable
Chemical Stability Stable under normal conditions, but reacts with acids to release toxic fumes
  • Product Description
  • Applications
  • Physical and Chemical Properties
Sodium Nitrite is an inorganic compound used primarily in food preservation, in the manufacture of chemicals, and in the production of industrial products.
- Food Industry: Used as a preservative and curing agent in meats and fish. - Chemical Manufacturing: Applied in the production of other chemicals, including azo dyes and organic compounds. - Water Treatment: Used in water treatment as a corrosion inhibitor. - Pharmaceuticals: Used as a vasodilator in medical treatments for cyanide poisoning.

Physical and Chemical Properties:


Properties Data
Appearance White to pale yellow crystalline powder
Odor Odorless
Molecular Formula NaNO2
Molecular Weight 68.99 g/mol
Melting Point 271 °C
Density 2.17 g/cm³
Solubility Soluble in water
Flash Point Not applicable
Chemical Stability Stable under normal conditions, but reacts with acids to release toxic fumes