Sodium Nitrate is a white, crystalline solid that is highly soluble in water with various industrial and commercial applications:
- Food Preservative: Used as a preservative in cured meats, such as bacon and ham.
- Fertilizer: Used as a nitrogen fertilizer in agriculture.
- Industrial Applications: Used in the production of glass, ceramics, and explosives.
- Oxidizing Agent: Used as an oxidizing agent in various industrial processes.