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Sodium Hydroxide

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Chemical Product

Sodium Hydroxide

    Synonyms:
    Caustic Soda, Lye
    Molecular Formula:
    NaOH
    Cas Number:
    1310-73-2
    Molecular Weight:
    40.00 g/mol
    Product Description:
    Sodium Hydroxide is a highly caustic metallic base used in various industries such as in chemical manufacturing, water treatment, and cleaning products.
    Applications:
    - Chemical Manufacturing: Used in the production of soaps, detergents, and chemicals like sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate. - Water Treatment: Applied in water treatment processes to soften water and neutralize acidic water. - Oil Industry: Used in the refining of petroleum products and for biodiesel production. - Food Industry: Used in the preparation of food products like olives, pretzels, and for the pH adjustment of food items.

Physical and Chemical Properties:


Properties
Appearance White solid (flakes, pellets, or granules)
Odor Odorless
Molecular Formula NaOH
Molecular Weight 40.00 g/mol
Melting Point 318 °C
Density 2.13 g/cm³
Solubility Highly soluble in water
Flash Point Not applicable
Chemical Stability Stable under normal conditions, but highly reactive with water and acids
  • Product Description
  • Applications
  • Physical and Chemical Properties
Sodium Hydroxide is a highly caustic metallic base used in various industries such as in chemical manufacturing, water treatment, and cleaning products.
- Chemical Manufacturing: Used in the production of soaps, detergents, and chemicals like sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate. - Water Treatment: Applied in water treatment processes to soften water and neutralize acidic water. - Oil Industry: Used in the refining of petroleum products and for biodiesel production. - Food Industry: Used in the preparation of food products like olives, pretzels, and for the pH adjustment of food items.

Physical and Chemical Properties:


Properties Data
Appearance White solid (flakes, pellets, or granules)
Odor Odorless
Molecular Formula NaOH
Molecular Weight 40.00 g/mol
Melting Point 318 °C
Density 2.13 g/cm³
Solubility Highly soluble in water
Flash Point Not applicable
Chemical Stability Stable under normal conditions, but highly reactive with water and acids