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| − | '''Nitrate''' is an important [[polyatomic ion]] with [[chemical formula]] NO<sub>3</sub><sup>-</sup> | + | '''Nitrate''' is an important [[polyatomic ion]] with [[chemical formula]] NO<sub>3</sub><sup>-</sup> Nitrates have a wide variety of uses, but they are probably most commonly used as fertilizer (for farming) and as a food additive (to preserve the red color of meats). |
| − | [[ | + | ==Health== |
| + | Unfortunately, nitrates tend to convert to [[nitrite]]s due to the digestive process and bacterial action. Chemically, this only means that the molecule lost an oxygen atom. However, nitrites are known to be unhealthy to ingest. Although not officially tested in a scientific manner, many believe that nitrates themselves are also unhealthy to eat.<ref>https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/are-nitrates-and-nitrites-harmful</ref><ref>https://healthfully.com/do-nitrates-food-do-body-4914598.html</ref> | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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* [[Nitrification bacteria]] convert [[Ammonia]] into Nitrates | * [[Nitrification bacteria]] convert [[Ammonia]] into Nitrates | ||
* [[Aquaculture]] | * [[Aquaculture]] | ||
* [[Aquaponics]] and Nitrates | * [[Aquaponics]] and Nitrates | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [https://duckduckgo.com/?q=Nitrate Search for Nitrate on [[Duck Duck Go]] [[Privacy]] search engine] | * [https://duckduckgo.com/?q=Nitrate Search for Nitrate on [[Duck Duck Go]] [[Privacy]] search engine] | ||
* [http://www.backyardaquaponics.com Backyard Aquaponics on Nitrates] | * [http://www.backyardaquaponics.com Backyard Aquaponics on Nitrates] | ||
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[[Category:Gardening]] | [[Category:Gardening]] | ||
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Revision as of 23:44, July 12, 2018
Nitrate is an important polyatomic ion with chemical formula NO3- Nitrates have a wide variety of uses, but they are probably most commonly used as fertilizer (for farming) and as a food additive (to preserve the red color of meats).
Health
Unfortunately, nitrates tend to convert to nitrites due to the digestive process and bacterial action. Chemically, this only means that the molecule lost an oxygen atom. However, nitrites are known to be unhealthy to ingest. Although not officially tested in a scientific manner, many believe that nitrates themselves are also unhealthy to eat.[1][2]
See also
- Nitrification bacteria convert Ammonia into Nitrates
- Aquaculture
- Aquaponics and Nitrates