sodium nitrate

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Scope note
Colorless, crystalline compound that forms naturally as caliche in mineral deposits, chiefly in Chile and Peru. Sodium nitrate is used in the manufacture of fertilizers, glass, and explosives.
sodium nitrate
Accepted term: 05-Jan-2026