Caustic Soda Flakes
Purity % | 99.9% |
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Usage/Application | Textile |
Packaging Details | 50 Kg Bag |
Physical State | Powder |
Grade | Rayon Grade |
CAS No. | 1310-73-2 |
We hold expertise in offering a superior quality range of Caustic Soda or Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) or lye. This is as caustic metallic base that is majorly used as a strong chemical base in several industries such as in making of pulp and paper, textiles, drinking water, soaps & detergents and as a drain cleaner. In 2004, the world wide production of these products are around 60 million tonnes, whereas the demand was of 51 million tonnes.
Other specifications:
Pure form of sodium hydroxide looks like white solid, and available in form of pellets, flakes, granules and as a 50% saturated solution
Has hygroscopic properties and quickly absorbs water from the air, so needed an airtight container to store
Highly soluble in water with heat evolution
Also dissolves in ethanol and methanol, though its lower as comparative to potassium hydroxide
Molten sodium hydroxide is a strong base, but due to its high temperature exhibits limited applications
Non-soluble in ether and other non-polar solvents
Sodium hydroxide solution leaves a yellow stain on fabric and paper
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