Sodium Nitrate

NaNO₃

IUPAC: Sodium nitrate

CAS: 7631-99-4

Overview

Sodium nitrate (Chile saltpeter) is a naturally occurring mineral used in fertilizers, food preservation, and historically in explosives.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Nitrogen N 1 14.0070
Oxygen O 3 15.9990
Sodium Na 1 22.9900

Elemental Composition

N
Nitrogen ×1
16.5%
O
Oxygen ×3
56.5%
Na
Sodium ×1
27.1%

Uses

  • • Fertilizer
  • • Food preservative
  • • Heat storage medium
  • • Rocket propellant

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Chile's Atacama Desert has the world's largest natural deposits of sodium nitrate

Safety

  • ⚠ Oxidizer

Structure

SMILES

[N+](=O)([O-])[O-].[Na+]

Properties

Type
salt
State
solid
Molar Mass
84.99 g/mol
Density
2.2600 g/cm³
Melting Point
308.0 °C
Boiling Point
380.0 °C
Solubility
912 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
84.9776
TPSA
62.9 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
5
Complexity
18.0

Related Compounds

Ammonium Bicarbonate

NH₄HCO₃

Ammonium Chloride

NH₄Cl

Ammonium Sulfate

(NH₄)₂SO₄

Barium Carbonate

BaCO₃

Barium Chloride

BaCl₂

Barium Sulfate

BaSO₄

Cadmium Sulfide

CdS

Calcium Acetate

Ca(C₂H₃O₂)₂

Calcium Carbonate

CaCO₃

Calcium Citrate

Ca₃(C₆H₅O₇)₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sodium Nitrate?
Sodium Nitrate (NaNO₃) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Sodium nitrate.
What is the molecular weight of Sodium Nitrate?
Sodium Nitrate has a molar mass of 84.99 g/mol.
What state is Sodium Nitrate at room temperature?
Sodium Nitrate is a solid at room temperature.
Is Sodium Nitrate organic or inorganic?
Sodium Nitrate is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Sodium Nitrate?
Sodium Nitrate (NaNO₃) is composed of Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O), Sodium (Na).