Caustic Soda Flakes

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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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