Sodium nitrate is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula NaNO 3. It is a white solid that is highly soluble in water. It is usually sold in the form of powder or flakes. Sodium nitrate is an ...

Sodium nitrate, also called saltpeter, is mined or synthetically produced and used as fertilizer, a food preservative in hot dogs and sausages, an ingredient in glass and ceramics. It was once of ...