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Caustic soda, also known as sodium hydroxide (NaOH), is a highly versatile and widely used chemical compound. It is an inorganic alkali with a strong alkaline nature. Caustic soda is an essential ingredient in various industries due to its numerous applications and properties.
Caustic soda is commonly used in chemical manufacturing, petroleum refining, pulp and paper production, textiles, soaps and detergents, water treatment, and metallurgy. It is valued for its ability to act as a strong base, pH adjuster, and chemical reagent in a wide range of processes.
| Property | Specification | CAS Number |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Formula | NaOH | 1310-73-2 |
| Molecular Weight | 40.00 g/mol | |
| Appearance | White solid flakes/pellets | |
| Purity | ≥ 98% | |
| Sodium Carbonate | ≤ 1.0% | |
| Sodium Chloride | ≤ 0.1% | |
| Iron (Fe) | ≤ 0.01% | |
| Mercury (Hg) | ≤ 0.001% | |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 0.0001% | |
| Heavy Metals (Pb) | ≤ 0.002% | |
| Water Content | ≤ 0.5% |