Sodium nitrate
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<materials by composition> > inorganic material > sodium > sodium compounds
Descripción
Colorless, crystalline compound that forms naturally as caliche in mineral deposits, chiefly in Chile and Peru. Sodium nitrate is used in the manufacture of fertilizers, glass, and explosives.
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Otros términos
- nitrate, sodium [en]