SODIUM HYDROXIDE 50% SOLUTION IN WATER AR
Sodium hydroxide is a highly caustic base and alkali that decomposes proteins at ordinary ambient temperatures and may cause severe chemical burns. It is highly soluble in water, and readily absorbs moisture and carbon dioxide from the air.
50% (w/w) sodium hydroxide solution means that there is 50 g of NaOH per 100 g of solution. The density of 50% (w/w) Sodium hydroxide solution is 1.515 g/ml at 25°C which means that the weight of the 1 ml of Sodium hydroxide solution is 1.515 g at
What are some uses of sodium hydroxide? Sodium hydroxide is used in bar soaps and detergents. Sodium Hydroxide is also used as a drain cleaner to unclog pipes. Around 56% of sodium hydroxide produced is used by industry, with 25% of NaOH used in the paper industry.
