Definition and Areas of Use :
Sodium Nitrate, The molecular formula of this chemical, also known as saltpeter, is NaNo3. It is a colorless crystal in the form of a white powder. This substance, which can be dissolved at high temperatures, is a sweet chemical. Sodium nitrate, which has an oxidizing and irritating structure, dissolves in alcohol, ammonia and pyridine. It does not have a flammable structure. This chemical compound, which is a member of the salt family, is found in abundance in Chile compared to other countries in the world. Accordingly, Chile is the place where it is produced the most. Sodium nitrate is more soluble in water than potassium nitrate and absorbs moisture from the air.
Sodium nitrate first entered Europe between 1820-1825, but since its area of use had not yet been discovered and buyers could not be found, it was dumped into the sea. Over the years, sodium nitrate gained value and sodium nitrate mining developed especially in South America.