Sodium Nitrate Untreated Grade B
As a component of emulsion explosives, sodium nitrate lowers the emulsion crystallisation temperature while enhancing detonation energy.
In addition, it is used as an antifreeze additive for concrete in the construction industry, as well as a component of salt refrigerants (ammonium nitrate mixture), quenching baths in the metalworking industry. Sodium nitrate also serves as an ingredient of salt lubricant for rolling pipes on machine tools and in solutions for acid etching of stainless steel pipes.
| Appearance | Crystals |
|---|---|
| Sodium Nitrate (NaNO₃) | |
| - on dry basis, %, min | 99.5 |
| - in terms of Nitrogen (N), %, min | 16.4 |
| Chlorides in terms of (NaCl), %, max | 0.3 |
| Oxidizable compounds in terms of (NaNO₃), %, max | 0.2 |
| Moisture, %, max | 0.5 |
| Insolubles, %, max | 0.03 |
APPLICATION:
Sodium nitrate is used for etching metals, fusing tungsten lumps, and brightening technical glass; it is also marketed via retail channels.
PACKAGING AND TRANSPORTATION:
Available in bags 25 kg/55 lbc; Carried by transport of all types except air, in covered vehicles in accordance with the rules of transportation of dangerous goods applicable to this type of transport.
STORAGE:
Store sodium nitrate indoors in original packaging. If stored in containers in outdoor conditions, place the bottom container row on pallets and other flooring.