Sodium bicarbonate

Sodium bicarbonate

Caustic soda solid

Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3), also called baking soda, bicarbonate of soda, or sodium
hydrogen carbonate is a white crystalline powder that is commonly used as a pH buffering
agent, an electrolyte replenisher, systemic alkalizer and in topical cleansing solutions.

Chemical info

Molecular Formula: NaHCO3
Molecular Weight: 84.01
Food additive, feed additive,
cosmetice, printing and dyeing ,
paper-making , tannage , detergents, etc

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Description

Sodium bicarbonate appears as odorless white crystalline powder or lumps. Slightly alkaline
(bitter) taste. pH (of freshly prepared 0.1 molar aqueous solution): 8.3 at 77°F. pH (of
saturated solution): 8-9. Non-toxic
Sodium bicarbonate is a white, crystalline powder that is commonly used as a pH buffering
agent, an electrolyte replenisher, systemic alkalizer and in topical cleansing solutions.