Caustic soda solid

Sodium hydroxide is used to produce soaps, rayon, paper, products that explode, dyes, and
petroleum products. It can also be used in tasks such as processing cotton fabric, metal
cleaning and processing, oxide coating, electroplating, and electrolytic extraction. It is often
found in commercial drain and oven cleaners.

Chemical info

M.f: NaoH
M.W: 39.997
Cas No. 1310 -73 -2
EINECS: -215 -185 -5

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Description

Caustic soda is also known in the industry as sodium hydroxide. This substance with the
formula of NaOH is a multifunctional, white and solid alkali base with a density of about 2.13
and a melting point of about 1390 ° C. Caustic soda is the raw material for the production of
many chemicals and is mostly used in the cellulose and paper industries. It absorbs carbon
dioxide and air moisture with incredible speed and dissolves in glycerin, water and alcohol at
the same rate