Sodium Nitrate ACS Crystals
Jost Code: 3770
Sodium Nitrate can be used as a laboratory reagent and for precision industrial applications. Product specifications, SDSs and certifications are available under Additional Information.
Chemical Formula
NaNO3
CAS Number
7631-99-4
Molecular Weight
84.99
Use
Laboratory Reagent; Precision Industrial Applications
Description
Colorless crystalline granules, odorless
Containers
50 kg / 110 lb. fiber drums; 25 kilogram packs EU only
D.O.T. Information
Hazard Class 5.1, UN1498, Oxidizer
Agglomeration
Sodium Nitrate crystals tend to agglomerate. Agglomeration is a normal occurrence for this chemical.
Storage
Store in a clean, dry warehouse in the original unopened containers.
Revision Date
1/25/2011
Assay
99.0% minimum
Insoluble Matter
0.005% maximum
pH, 5% solution
5.5 - 8.3
Iodate
5 ppm maximum
Phosphate (PO4)
5 ppm maximum
Sulfate (SO4)
0.003% maximum
Calcium
0.005% maximum
Magnesium
0.002% maximum
Heavy Metals (as Pb)
5 ppm maximum
Iron (Fe)
3 ppm maximum
Chloride (Cl)
0.001% maximum
Nitrite
0.001% maximum
