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Record 1 2011-01-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
Universal entry(ies)
KNO2
formula, see observation
7758-09-0
CAS number
DEF

A white, deliquescent, water-soluble salt that is used in the manufacture of explosives and as a color fixative for meat.

OBS

Also used in medicine as an analytical reagent.

OBS

Chemical formula: KNO2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
KNO2
formula, see observation
7758-09-0
CAS number
DEF

Sel blanc, déliquescent, soluble dans l'eau, employé dans le domaine des explosifs et comme stabilisant de la couleur des viandes.

OBS

formule chimique : KNO2

Spanish

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