

Sodium Nitrate 25kg
KSh10,500.00 Original price was: KSh10,500.00.KSh9,500.00Current price is: KSh9,500.00.
Sodium nitrate (NaNO2) is a chemical compound used primarily as a food additive (E250) to prevent botulism. It’s also used in various industrial applications, including as a precursor to other chemicals and in some pharmaceuticals. In food preservation, it helps inhibit bacterial growth and contributes to the characteristic flavor and color of cured meats like bacon, ham, and hot dogs. However, excessive consumption of sodium nitrite has been associated with health concerns, such as potentially forming nitrosamines which are carcinogenic. Therefore, its use in food products is regulated to ensure safe levels are maintaine
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.Food Preservation: Sodium nitrate is primarily used as a preservative in cured meats such as bacon, sausage, ham, and hot dogs. It helps prevent the growth of bacteria, specifically Clostridium botulinum, which can cause botulism. It also contributes to the characteristic pink color and flavor of cured meats.
- Industrial Applications:
- Chemical Synthesis: Sodium nitrate is used as a precursor in the production of several chemicals and pharmaceuticals.
- Metal Treatment: It is utilized in metal industry processes, including metal cleaning and surface treatment.
- Medical Uses: In medicine, sodium nitrate is sometimes used in the treatment of cyanide poisoning, where it helps convert hemoglobin to methemoglobin, reducing the toxicity of cyanide.
- Laboratory Reagent: Sodium nitrate is also used as a reagent in various chemical laboratories for analytical and synthetic purposes.
- Miscellaneous Applications: It can be employed in dye production, as a corrosion inhibitor in automotive and other industrial fluids, and in certain wastewater treatment processes.
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- Appearance: White crystalline solid
- Odor: Odorless
- Solubility: Low solubility in water, but increases with temperature
- Melting point: Decomposes above 290 °C (554 °F)