Sodium Nitrate

Products Sodium nitrate is available as a pure substance in specialized stores. Structure and properties Sodium nitrate (NaNO3, Mr = 84.99 g/mol) exists as a white, crystalline and hygroscopic powder and is readily soluble in water. Sodium nitrate is the sodium salt of nitric acid. Structure: Na+NO3– Effects Sodium nitrate is used together with common … Sodium Nitrate

Nitrite Curing Salt

Structure and properties Nitrite curing salt is a mixture of the following two components: 1. common table salt: Na+Cl– 2. sodium nitrite: Na+NO2–, E 250 Sodium nitrite is the sodium salt of nitrous acid. It is present as a colorless to yellowish crystalline powder. Sodium nitrite is hygroscopic and slightly soluble in water. Caution: the … Nitrite Curing Salt

Potassium Cyanide

Structure and properties Potassium cyanide (KCN, Mr = 65.1 g/mol) is the potassium salt of hydrocyanic acid (HCN) and exists as a white, crystalline solid that is readily soluble in water. Potassium cyanide has a pungent taste and smells like bitter almonds. Great care should be taken when handling the substance, as poisoning can occur … Potassium Cyanide