White crystalline industrial-grade sodium nitrate in 50 lbs polypropylene sack labeled with hazard symbol
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Sodium Nitrate (Industrial Grade)

Sodium Nitrate Industrial Grade is a crystalline chemical used primarily as an oxidizer in explosives, a nitrogen source in fertilizers, and in metallurgy. Available in bulk packaging for industrial use in Kenya.

Technical Specifications

CAS Number7631-99-4
Chemical FormulaNaNO3
AppearanceWhite crystalline powder or granules
Packaging50 lbs (22.68 kg) bags
StorageStore in cool, dry, ventilated area away from combustible materials

Sodium Nitrate (Industrial Grade) — Specifications, Uses & Availability

Product Overview

Product NameSodium Nitrate (Industrial Grade)
AvailabilityIn Stock — Ready for Dispatch

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About Sodium Nitrate (Industrial Grade)

Sodium Nitrate is widely utilized across multiple industries as a powerful oxidizing agent. Its industrial-grade form suits its use in manufacturing explosives, where it provides oxygen to fuel combustion efficiently. In agriculture, it acts as a nitrogen-rich fertilizer component, enhancing soil fertility. The chemical also finds application in metallurgy as a flux agent for refining metals. Handling requires care due to its oxidizing properties, especially keeping it away from combustible materials and storing it in cool, dry conditions to prevent degradation. Finstar supplies sodium nitrate in 50 lbs bags, ensuring ease of handling and transport for industrial buyers. Procurement through Finstar ensures documentation compliance and supply stability vital for continuous operations. Its usability in fertilizer and explosive manufacture makes it a key raw material in specialized industrial supply chains. Finstar Chemicals serves customers in Kenya and selected neighboring countries, providing reliable delivery and support for technical inquiries. Buyers benefit from consistent product quality and availability for their industrial processes requiring sodium nitrate. Appropriate safety measures should be observed during storage and handling due to its oxidizer classification. Finstar can provide safety data sheets and certification upon request to comply with regulatory requirements.

External references: PubChem · Wikipedia

Applications

Explosives ManufactureSodium nitrate acts as a strong oxidizer in explosive formulations, providing oxygen to support rapid combustion.
Nitrogen Fertilizer ComponentIt supplies essential nitrogen to soils, improving crop yields in agricultural applications.
Metallurgical FluxUsed in metal refining to remove impurities, enhancing metal quality and processing efficiency.

Benefits

Oxidizing Efficiency in ExplosivesIts high oxygen content promotes stable and controlled reactions in explosive compounds, enhancing safety and performance.
Nitrogen Source Promotes Crop ProductivityAs a soluble nitrogen source, it rapidly releases nutrients to plants, accelerating growth compared to other fertilizers.
Thermal Stability in StorageIndustrial-grade formulation maintains integrity under storage conditions, reducing risk of clumping or degradation.

Features

Industrial Grade QualitySuitable for demanding industrial processes where consistent oxidizer performance is required.
Durable 50 lbs PackagingConvenient packaging size aids in handling, storage, and transport for manufacturing plants.
Certified DocumentationCOA and safety data sheets are provided ensuring compliance and traceability for procurement.

Industries Served

Mining and ExplosivesUsed in blasting agent manufacture for mineral extraction ensuring effective rock fragmentation.
AgricultureServes as a nitrogen fertilizer component supporting regional farming productivity improvements.
MetallurgyFunctions as a fluxing agent helping in metal refining and impurity removal during alloy processing.

Sodium Nitrate (Industrial Grade) is supplied by Finstar to industrial buyers across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Read our chemical safety guides for handling best practices.

Delivery Coverage Across Kenya’s Counties

Finstar is a leading supplier of industrial chemicals across Kenya’s counties. Sodium Nitrate (Industrial Grade) is dispatched from our Nairobi Industrial Area warehouse to businesses nationwide — including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Nakuru counties — plus cross-border delivery to Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Towns we regularly supply include:

NairobiMombasaKisumuNakuruEldoretThikaRuiruKiambuMachakosNaivashaNyeriMeruKerichoKakamegaKitaleMalindiNanyukiAthi RiverVoiKilifi

Delivering to a different town or county? Request a quote and our logistics team will confirm delivery timelines to your location.

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