Common food additive and preservative used, for example, in deli meats. Less common applications include as an oxidizer in fireworks, replacing potassium nitrate commonly found in black powder, and as a component in instant cold packs.
- Melting Point : 308°C (586.4°F)
- Color : White
- CAS No. : 7631-99-4
- Molecular Weight : 84.99 g/mole
- Odor : Not available
- Taste : Bitter. Saline
- Specific Gravity : 2.26 (Water = 1)
- pH : Not available
