Sodium Hydroxide (Solid) – Strong Alkali and Industrial Raw Material

🧪 CAS Number: 1310-73-2

🌟 Product Description

Sodium hydroxide (solid form) is a strong base available as white pellets, flakes, or granules. It dissolves rapidly in water with heat release. It is a key raw material in paper, textiles, soaps, detergents, metal processing, and the chemical industry. It is widely used in acid neutralization, saponification of fats, and pH regulation.

🏭 Applications

📄 Paper and pulp industry

🧼 Soap and detergent manufacturing

👕 Textile processing

⚙️ Metal surface cleaning

💧 Water treatment and pH control

⚗️ Chemical synthesis industry

📊 Physical & Chemical Properties

Appearance: White pellets, flakes, or granules

Odor: Odorless

Molecular Formula: NaOH

Molecular Weight: 40.00 g/mol

Density: ~2.13 g/cm³

Melting Point: ~318 °C

Solubility: Completely soluble in water with exothermic reaction

⚠️ Storage & Safety

Sodium hydroxide is highly corrosive. Contact with skin and eyes can cause severe burns. Appropriate PPE must be used, and contact with moisture should be avoided. Store in tightly sealed, durable containers in dry areas.

🔑 Keywords

sodium hydroxide solid, NaOH, CAS 1310-73-2, caustic soda, strong alkali, industrial base

📛 Other Names

Caustic Soda, Lye