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Sodium nitrite (NaNO2) is an inorganic salt formed by the ionization of nitrite ions and sodium. Sodium nitrite is easily delirious and soluble in water and liquid ammonia. Its aqueous solution is alkaline, with a pH of about 9. It is slightly soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol, methanol and ethyl ether. A strong oxidant and reducibility, will gradually oxidize in the air, the surface will become sodium nitrate, can also be oxidized by oxidants; Brown nitrogen dioxide gas is released by decomposition with weak acid. Contact with organic matter and reducing agent can cause explosion or combustion, and emit toxic and irritating nitrous oxide gas; In case of strong oxidant can also be oxidized, especially ammonium salt, such as ammonium nitrate, ammonium persulfate and so on at room temperature, that is, can interact to produce high heat, causing combustible combustion. Sodium nitrite reacts with oxygen to form sodium nitrate when exposed to air. If it is heated to above 320℃, it will decompose and produce oxygen, nitrogen oxide and sodium oxide. Combustible and explode easily in contact with organic matter. |