Sodium nitrate

Density

Link to relevant study record(s)

Reference

Reference 1

Endpoint:

relative density

Type of information:

other: handbook

Adequacy of study:

weight of evidence

Reliability:

2 (reliable with restrictions)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

data from handbook or collection of data

Remarks:

Handbook data are considered from a trusted source. Data have been taken from many sources, including both compilations and the primary literature - where conflicts were found, the value deemed most reliable was chosen. The reference was peer-reviewed. In addition, the reference sources are indicated although not leading to sufficient information on the material & method used.

Guideline:

other: not mentioned

Principles of method if other than guideline:

Method followed unknown; data from handbook.

GLP compliance:

not specified

Type:

relative density

Density:

2.26 g/cm³

Remarks on result:

other: Near room temperature

Conclusions:

The CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics (80th ed.) mentions a density near room temperature of 2.26 g/cm3 for sodium nitrate.

Reference 2

Endpoint:

relative density

Type of information:

other: handbook

Adequacy of study:

weight of evidence

Reliability:

2 (reliable with restrictions)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

data from handbook or collection of data

Remarks:

Handbook data are considered from a trusted source. Data have been taken from many sources, including both compilations and the primary literature - where conflicts were found, the value deemed most reliable was chosen. The reference was peer-reviewed. In addition, the reference sources are indicated although not leading to sufficient information on the material & method used.

Guideline:

other: not mentioned

Principles of method if other than guideline:

Method followed unknown; data from handbook

GLP compliance:

not specified

Type:

relative density

Density:

2.26

Remarks on result:

other: temperature not given in the handbook

Conclusions:

The Merck Index (12th ed.) mentions a relative density of 2.26 for sodium nitrate.

Reference 3

Endpoint:

relative density

Type of information:

other: handbook

Adequacy of study:

weight of evidence

Reliability:

4 (not assignable)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

documentation insufficient for assessment

Remarks:

The preface and introduction to this book (9th Edition) provide no indication that the physico-chemical data has been ‘peer reviewed’. The reference source is not indicated leading to insufficient information on the material & method used.

Guideline:

other: not mentioned

Principles of method if other than guideline:

Method followed unknown; data from handbook.

GLP compliance:

not specified

Type:

relative density

Density:

2.261

Remarks on result:

other: Temperature not mentioned in the handbook

Conclusions:

Sax's Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials (9th. ed.) mentions a relative density of 2.26 for of sodium nitrate.

Description of key information

Combining three handbooks, the relative density for sodium nitrate is 2.26.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Relative density at 20C:

2.26

Additional information

The handbooks used:

-CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics (80th ed.)

-The Merck Index (12th ed.)

-Sax's Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials (9th. ed.)