Description
Caustic soda prills are small, round pellets or granules of sodium hydroxide
- Chemical Formula: NaOH (sodium hydroxide)
- CAS Number: 1310-73-2
Properties
- Appearance: White, solid prills or granules.
- pH: Strongly alkaline, typically around 13-14 when dissolved in water.
- Solubility: Highly soluble in water, with a significant heat release during dissolution.
- Density: Approximately 1.8 g/cm³ to 2.1 g/cm³, depending on moisture content and specific formulation.
Applications
- Chemical Manufacturing: Used in the production of various chemicals, including soaps, detergents, and bleach.
- Water Treatment: Employed to adjust pH levels in water treatment facilities and to remove heavy metals.
- Pulp and Paper: Essential in the pulping process and for bleaching wood pulp.
- Food Industry: Used in food processing applications, such as the peeling of fruits and vegetables.
- Cleaning Agents: Found in industrial and household cleaning products due to its ability to dissolve organic materials.
- Textile and Dye Industry: Used in dyeing processes and to treat fabrics.
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