Thermal Decomposition of Sodium Nitrate

2NaNO₃ → 2NaNO₂ + O₂

Обзор

Sodium nitrate decomposes when heated above 380 C to form sodium nitrite and oxygen. This reaction illustrates the general behavior of nitrate salts, which release oxygen upon heating. Sodium nitrate (Chile saltpeter) was historically an important natural source of nitrogen for fertilizers and explosives.

Участники

Роль	Вещество	Коэффициент	Состояние
Реагент	Sodium Nitrate NaNO₃	2	(s)
Продукт	Oxygen O	1	(g)
Продукт	Sodium Nitrite NaNO₂	2	(s)

Пример из жизни

Sodium nitrate is used as a food preservative (curing salt) in processed meats like bacon and hot dogs.

Промышленное значение

Sodium nitrate is used in fertilizers, food preservation, heat transfer fluids in solar power plants, and as an oxidizer in fireworks.

Свойства

Тип: Decomposition
Обратимая: Нет
Энергия: Эндотермическая
ΔH: 83,0 kJ/mol

Связанные реакции

Decomposition of Ammonium Nitrate Decomposition of Calcium Hypochlorite Decomposition of Carbonic Acid Decomposition of Iron(II,III) Oxide (Direct Reduction) Decomposition of Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas) Decomposition of Barium Peroxide Decomposition of Sodium Bicarbonate Decomposition of Water (Electrolysis) Thermal Decomposition of Copper(II) Carbonate Cracking of Octane (Thermal Cracking)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Thermal Decomposition of Sodium Nitrate?

The balanced equation is: 2NaNO₃ → 2NaNO₂ + O₂.

What type of reaction is Thermal Decomposition of Sodium Nitrate?

Thermal Decomposition of Sodium Nitrate is a decomposition reaction.

Is Thermal Decomposition of Sodium Nitrate exothermic or endothermic?

Thermal Decomposition of Sodium Nitrate is endothermic (absorbs energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is 83.0 kJ/mol.