1. Production:
   • Sodium nitrate can be obtained by the reaction of sodium hydroxide with nitric acid.
2. Areas of Use:
   • Food Industry: Sodium nitrate is used in the processing and preservation of food products.
   • Explosives It can be used in the production of explosives.

Sodium Nitrate (NaNO3) Properties:

• Chemical Formula NaNO3
• Molecular Weight: Approximately 85.00 grams/molecule
• Physical Condition: White crystalline or powder
• Odor Odorless
• Resolution: It dissolves well in water.
• Danger Symbols: Contact with skin and eyes may cause irritation.