nitriittinnitraatit
Nitriittinnitraatit, also known as nitrite salts, are a group of inorganic compounds characterized by the presence of both the nitrite (NO2-) and nitrate (NO3-) ions. These ions are nitrogen oxides that play significant roles in various natural and industrial processes. Nitrites and nitrates are closely related; nitrites can be oxidized to nitrates, and nitrates can be reduced to nitrites under certain conditions.
In nature, these compounds are important components of the nitrogen cycle. Nitrifying bacteria convert ammonia into
Industrially, nitrites and nitrates have a wide range of applications. Sodium nitrite, for example, is commonly