Sodium Nitrite

Sodium Nitrite
1	Formula ----------------------- Molecular Weight	-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  69.0
2	Synonym
3	Physical Property	Physical state Granular powder or fused masses or sticks . Colour White or slightly yellow . Odour Odourless Taste Saline , Deliquescent , Hygroscopic . Solubility Soluble in water , Sparingly soluble in alcohol .
4	Chemical Property
5	Incompatibility	Incompatible with acetanilide , antipyrine , phenazone , iodides , mercury salts etc .
6	Uses	i)                    It is used in the treatment of cyanide poisoning . ii)                   It is used as a rust inhibitor . iii)                 It is used in urine solutions for curing of meals and fish .
7	Side Effect	It may cause nausea , vomiting , abdominal-pain , headache , cyanosis and dyspnoea .
8	Storage	It is stored in well closed and air – tight container .