- Product Name: Sodium Nitrite
- CAS: 7632-00-0
- Catalog: HG-BULK013
- Applications: Mordant in Textile Dyeing, Bleaching Agent, Corrosion Inhibitor, Heat Treatment of Metals, Raw Material for Chemical Synthesis.
As a versatile compound, sodium nitrite plays a pivotal role in processes such as metal heat treatment, cement production, and dye manufacturing. With a focus on safety, quality, and flexibility, Alfa Chemistry provides sodium nitrite in different packaging sizes, ensuring that it meets the specific needs of its diverse clientele.
Key Features
Purity and Quality
- Alfa Chemistry's sodium nitrite is produced under stringent quality control measures to ensure a high level of purity, suitable for both industrial and research applications.
Toxicity Awareness
- While sodium nitrite is invaluable in various applications, it is important to note that it is toxic and must be handled with care.
Technical Data
| Items | Type I | Type II | Type III |
| NaNO2 content | ≥ 99% | ≥ 98.5% | ≥ 98% |
| NaNO3 content | ≤ 0.8% | ≤ 1% | ≤ 1.9% |
| Chlorides (as NaCl) | ≤ 0.1% | ≤ 0.17% | — |
| Insoluble matter | ≤ 0.05% | ≤ 0.06% | ≤ 0.1% |
| Moisture | ≤ 1.4% | ≤ 2% | ≤2.5% |
Applications
Sodium nitrite offered by Alfa Chemistry serves many industrial and scientific purposes:
Mordant in Textile Dyeing
- Used as a mordant to fix colors on fabrics in the textile industry, ensuring long-lasting results.
Bleaching Agent
- Utilized as a bleaching agent in several industries, including paper and textiles.
Corrosion Inhibitor
- It acts as a corrosion inhibitor in various metalworking applications, protecting metals from rust and degradation.
Heat Treatment of Metals
- It plays an important role in metal heat treatment, particularly in processes requiring specific temperatures or surface treatments.
Raw Material for Chemical Synthesis
- Such as nitro compounds and azo dyes.
Cement and Concrete Additives
- Such as early-strength additives and anti-freezing agent.
Storage and Packaging
- Storage Conditions: Sodium nitrite should be stored in a ventilated, dry area, away from rain, heat, and direct sunlight to avoid any reactions.
- Incompatibility: It must not be stored or transported with strong reducing agents, flammable or explosive materials, food, feed, or additives.
- Customizable Packaging: Sodium nitrite is available in a range of packaging options, including 25 kg plastic woven bags, and bulk bags (50 kg, 500 kg, 1000 kg), with custom packaging available upon request.
Alfa Chemistry's sodium nitrite is a high-quality, versatile chemical used in diverse applications, including dye production, metal treatment, and cement additives. For more information, please feel free to contact us.
