Sodium Nitrate

NaNO₃

IUPAC: Sodium nitrate

CAS: 7631-99-4

Ikhtisar

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

Komposisi

Unsur Simbol Atom Massa Atom
Nitrogen N 1 14,0070
Oxygen O 3 15,9990
Sodium Na 1 22,9900

Komposisi Elemental

N
16,5%
O
56,5%
Na
27,1%

Kegunaan

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

Fakta Menarik

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

Keselamatan

  • ⚠ Oxidizer

Structure

SMILES

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

Sifat

Jenis
salt
Keadaan
solid
Massa Molar
84,99 g/mol
Kerapatan
2,2600 g/cm³
Titik Lebur
308,0 °C
Titik Didih
380,0 °C
Kelarutan
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

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).