Main uses of
sodium nitrate

Main uses of
potassium nitrate

Main uses of
sodium nitrate

Metal recycling and metal treatment
Frits for ceramic enamels and glazes
Various chemical processes
Storage of thermal energy

Insulation materials
Explosives
Adhesives
Glass

Main uses of
potassium nitrate

Frits for ceramic enamels and glazes
Various chemical processes
Storage of thermal energy

High quality glass
Metal treatment
Pyrotechnics

Ceramic glazes

Thanks to their oxidizing and fluxing properties, sodium and potassium nitrate are used in the production of frits, which are applied as glazes on ceramic and metal bodies.

Explosives

Sodium nitrate, a strong oxidizing agent, is used in civil explosives.

Pyrotechnics

Black powder containing potassium nitrate is used to launch pyrotechnics skyward.

Solar energy

Sodium and potassium nitrate are used to store thermal energy in Concentrated Solar Power Plants. Solar salts for this specific application contain a blend of 60% sodium nitrate and 40% potassium nitrate by weight ratio used as storage and heat transfer medium. Unlike traditional photovoltaic plants, these plants use a “thermal battery” that contains molten sodium nitrate and potassium nitrate, which store the heat collected during the day.

High quality glass

Sodium nitrate is used as refining agent in tableware and high quality types of glass. Potassium nitrate is used to strengthen the properties of the glass, making it more resistant.

Industrial Nitrates Delivering Performance

Main Applications

Main uses of
sodium nitrate

Main uses of
potassium nitrate

Main uses of
sodium nitrate

Main uses of
potassium nitrate

Industrial Nitrates Delivering Performance

Main Applications

Main uses of sodium nitrate

Main uses of potassium nitrate

Main uses of sodium nitrate

Main uses of potassium nitrate

Main uses of
sodium nitrate

Main uses of
potassium nitrate

Main uses of
sodium nitrate

Main uses of
potassium nitrate