Sodium nitrate and nitrite
Posted: Sun Oct 08, 2017 12:14 pm
Is sodium nitrite interchangeable for sodium nitrate?
Sodium nitrate and sodium nitrite have different chemical formulas. Sodium nitrate is Na(NO)3 while sodium nitrite is Na(NO)2. The two compounds also have different uses. Sodium nitrate is prevents bacteria from getting on food. Sodium nitrite preserves meat.
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http://www.livestrong.com/article/28495 ... m-nitrite/