caustic soda flakes
Molecular formula------NaOH Molar mass------39.9971 g/mol Appearance ------white solid, hygroscopic
Caustic Soda Pearls
Molecular formula------NaOH
Molar mass------39.9971 g/mol
Appearance ------white solid, hygroscopic
Density------ 2.13 g/cm3
Melting point-----323 °C, 596 K, 613 °F
Boiling point------1388 °C, 1661 K, 2530 °F
Solubility in water ------111 g/100 ml (20 °C)
Solubility in ethanol-------13.9 g/100 mL
Solubility in methanol------23.8 g/100 mL
Sodium hydroxide (NaOH), also known as lye and caustic soda, is a caustic metallic base. It is used in many industries, mostly as a strong chemical base in the manufacture of pulp and paper, textiles, drinking water, soaps and detergents and as a drain cleaner.
sodium hydroxide