Physical Properties
Sodium nitrate soluble in water, methyl alcohol, extremely easily dissolves in ammonia, micro-dissolve in glycerin. It easily deliquesce in the air.It absorbs large amount of heat while dissolving in water. It has strong oxidizing property,It is an oxidant. It will cause combustion or explosion when it is put together with organism, sulfured etc.
Specification
Test items | Standard |
Color & Appearance | White or with faint gray and light yellow fine crystals |
Sodium Nitrate Content(NaNO3),w/% | 99.3~100.5 |
Chloride Content (CI), w/% | ≤0.20 |
Moisture Content,w/% | ≤1.5 |
Heavy Metals Content/(mg/kg) | ≤5.0 |
Arsenic Content/(mg/kg) | ≤2.0 |
Packaging
Packed in 25kg plastic woven bag, 50kg/500kg/1000kg flexible freight bag, or upon clients' demand.
Use
As a food additive, it is used as a preservative and colorant in the preservation of meat and poultry.
Storage and transportation
Stored in the dry and ventilation place and prevent rain and sunlight exposure. rained, heated .
Avoid mixing with organic compound or sulphur or reducer during storage and transportation in case of explosion. Handle with care against friction and bounce while handling and pile.