Description
Caustic soda flakes are solid, white, hygroscopic (moisture-absorbing) pieces of sodium hydroxide.
- Chemical Formula: NaOH (sodium hydroxide)
- CAS Number: 1310-73-2
Properties
- Appearance: White, solid flakes or granules.
- pH: Strongly alkaline, typically around 13-14 when dissolved in water.
- Solubility: Highly soluble in water, generating heat upon dissolution.
- Density: Approximately 2.13 g/cm³.
Applications
- Chemical Manufacturing: Key ingredient in the production of various chemicals, including soaps, detergents, and bleach.
- Water Treatment: Used to adjust pH levels and remove heavy metals in water treatment processes.
- Pulp and Paper: Essential in the pulping process and for bleaching wood pulp.
- Food Industry: Employed in food processing, such as in the peeling of fruits and vegetables.
- Cleaning Agents: Commonly found in industrial and household cleaners, especially drain cleaners, due to its ability to dissolve organic matter.
- Textile and Dye Industry: Used in the processing of textiles, including bleaching and dyeing.
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