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Sodium Nitrite, commonly known as Chile Saltpeter is a food preservative and additive that has come under some controversy. Studies have shown a high incidence of cancer among animals consuming substantial amounts of sodium nitrite. It's a common additive in processed meats.

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nitric acid is one of the common names for hydrogen nitrate nitric acid is one of the common names for hydrogen nitrate

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Sodium Nitrite is a reducing agent having the molecular formula,NaNO2.

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