Nitrites and nitrates are molecules made of nitrogen and oxygen, with nitrites having two oxygen atoms and nitrates having three. They can transform into each other. Nitrates are used in fertilizers, glassmaking, and explosives, while nitrites are used in food preservation. Nitrites can also react with hemoglobin in the body, so their amount in foods […]
Nitrates are chemical compounds containing the nitrate ion, used in medicine to treat heart conditions. High levels can reduce oxygen uptake, and environmental sources include agricultural runoff and industrial wastewater. Some nitrates are used as food preservatives, and glyceryl nitrate is a widely used treatment for chest pain. Nitrates are chemical compounds that, among other […]
