page_title: Sodium nitrite
hierarchical_section_title: Sodium nitrite
caption_attribution_description: English: Unit cell of sodium nitrite. Created with VESTA. Source of crystal structure: T. Gohda, M. Ichikawa&#32;(1996-11).&#32;"The Refinement of the Structure of Ferroelectric Sodium Nitrite". Journal of the Korean Physical Society&#32;29: 551–554. Deutsch: Elementarzelle von Natriumnitrit. Erstellt mit VESTA. Quelle der Kristallstruktur: T. Gohda, M. Ichikawa&#32;(1996-11).&#32;"The Refinement of the Structure of Ferroelectric Sodium Nitrite". Journal of the Korean Physical Society&#32;29: 551–554.
context_page_description: Sodium nitrite is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula NaNO₂. It is a white to slightly yellowish crystalline powder that is very soluble in water and is hygroscopic. From an industrial perspective, it is the most important nitrite salt. It is a precursor to a variety of organic compounds, such as pharmaceuticals, dyes, and pesticides, but it is probably best known as a food additive used in processed meats and in fish products.
context_section_description: Sodium nitrite is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula NaNO₂. It is a white to slightly yellowish crystalline powder that is very soluble in water and is hygroscopic. From an industrial perspective, it is the most important nitrite salt. It is a precursor to a variety of organic compounds, such as pharmaceuticals, dyes, and pesticides, but it is probably best known as a food additive used in processed meats and (in some countries) in fish products.
caption: Unit cell of sodium nitrite under standard conditions.
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