What is Sodium Hydroxide?
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Caustic soda is the commercial/common name for the inorganic compound sodium hydroxide (CAS Number: 1310-73-2). Its chemical formula is NaOH. Sodium hydroxide consists of sodium cations Na+ and hydroxide anions OH−.
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It is a white solid in its pure form and is commercially sold in the form of pellets, flakes with 50% liquid solution in water.
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Lye is the second most common name for sodium hydroxide.
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Pure caustic soda is sold to produce soap or candles.
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Impure caustic soda is used in drain cleaner.
Applications
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Industries that buy sodium hydroxide or caustic soda: Pulp and paper, textiles, soap and detergents, plastics; paint, electroplating, adhesives, coatings, herbicides, dyes, inks, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, water treatment, glass, and ceramics. Sodium hydroxide suppliers supply the chemical for a wide range of applications.
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Uses in food: It is used as a tenderizer in the crust of baked cakes. This compound expands considerably in size and may be further processed by frying to make corn nuts or by drying and grinding to make grits.
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Wood pulping: The wood pulping industry buys caustic soda for use in the chemical process of wood pulping.
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Soap making: Soap manufacturers buy sodium hydroxide for making soaps.
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