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Property	Description
Chemical Formula	NaNO3
Appearance	White, crystalline solid at room temperature.
Common Names	Chile saltpeter, nitratine, nitratite, soda niter.
Solubility	Easily dissolves in water, also soluble in alcohol.
Key Nature	Provides nitrate ions, which can convert to nitrites inside the body.

Food preservation – used in curing meats such as ham, bacon, and hot dogs to extend shelf life and suppress bacterial growth
Agriculture – one of the earliest nitrogen fertilizers, still applied as a nitrogen source though limited by its sodium content
Chemical industry – source of nitrate ions for synthesis and laboratory work

Explosives and fuels – ingredient in pyrotechnics, explosives, and rocket propellants
Medical relevance – nitrates from food convert to nitrites, aiding in vascular signaling
Specialized uses – applied in glass manufacture and metal treatment processes