Sodium Hydroxide Beads | 1310-73-2

Sodium Hydroxide Beads General Information

• Chemical Name: Sodium Hydroxide
• Pearl Name: Sodium Hydroxide
• Generic Trade Name (if any): Caustic Soda, NaOH Beads, Caustic Soda, Caustic Soda
• English Name: Sodium Hydroxide Beads
• Turkish Name: Sodium Hydroxide Beads
• CAS Number: 1310-73-2
• EC Number: 215-185-5
• IUPAC Number: Sodium Hydroxide

1. Brief Description of Sodium Hydroxide Beads

Sodium Hydroxide Beads is a strong basic chemical compound. When it reacts with water, it releases heat as a result of an exothermic reaction. It has a wide range of uses in industrial and laboratory applications. The word bead refers to its physical appearance and extra purity. It is purer than flake caustic. Flake caustic has a flaky appearance, while bead caustic is round.

Sodium hydroxide beads appear as a solid white solid. It is corrosive to metals and tissues. It is used in chemical manufacturing, petroleum refining, cleaning compounds, drain cleaners.

2. Areas of Use

1. Chemical Industry:
   • Soap and Detergent Production: Sodium hydroxide is a basic ingredient in the production of soaps and detergents. It is used for the saponification of fats and fatty acids. This process converts fats into water-soluble soaps.
   • Textile Production: It is used in the textile industry during the processing and dyeing of fabrics. It is used to make cotton fabrics softer and for dyes to penetrate the fabric better.
   • Paper Production: It is used to dissolve lignin and separate cellulose fibers during pulp processing. This allows for the production of brighter, higher quality paper products.
2. Water Purification:
   • pH Regulator: It is used in water treatment plants to regulate the pH level of water and neutralize acidic water. This process helps to bring the water into compliance with drinking water standards.
3. Food Industry:
   • Food Processing: In the food industry, it is used during the processing of certain foods. For example, it is involved in processes such as olive peeling, cocoa and chocolate production, and caramel production.
   • Food Preservation: It is used to peel fruits and vegetables, preserve the color of food products and maintain pH balance.
4. Petroleum Industry:
   • Refining: It is used in oil refineries during the processing and purification of crude oil. In particular, it is used to remove sulfur compounds and neutralize acidic compounds.
5. Cleaning Products:
   • Drain Cleaners: Sodium hydroxide is used as an active ingredient in household and industrial drain cleaners. It is a powerful solution for unclogging pipes, quickly dissolving grease and organic matter.
   • Degreasers: It is used in kitchen and industrial cleaning products as a strong degreaser. It is effective in cleaning oily surfaces.
6. Laboratory Use:
   • Chemical Reactions: It is used as a reagent in various chemical reactions in chemistry laboratories. It is especially widely used in titration processes and pH adjustments.
   • Reagent Preparation: It is used in the preparation of various laboratory reagents.
7. Agriculture:
   • Pesticide and Herbicide Formulations: It is used in agriculture, in pesticide and herbicide formulations. It is used to protect against plant pests and diseases.
8. Metalworking:
   • Metal Coating and Cleaning: It is used in cleaning metal surfaces, preparation before coating and corrosion prevention processes. It is especially common in the processing of metals such as aluminum.
   • Electrophoresis: It is used in metal coatings and electrophoresis processes.
9. Pharmaceutical Industry:
   • Drug Synthesis: It is used in the synthesis of many drugs and pharmaceutical compounds. In particular, it plays an important role in the production of some antibiotics and other drugs.

Sodium hydroxide beads are a critical component in many industrial and commercial applications due to their wide range of uses. Each use utilizes the chemical properties of sodium hydroxide to make certain processes more efficient and effective.

3. Physical Properties of Sodium Hydroxide Beads

Physical Condition: Solid (Bead)
Colour: White
Smell: Odorless
Taste: Bitter and burning
Intensity: 2.13 g/cm³
Melting Point: 318°C
Boiling point: 1390°C

4. Sodium Hydroxide Beads Chemical Properties and Molecular Formula

Chemical Formula: NaOH
Chemical Group: Alkali metal hydroxides
pH Value: 13 (in 1 M solution)
Chemical Reactivity: It reacts strongly with water and acids. It reacts with carbon dioxide and moisture to form sodium carbonate.

5. Sodium Hydroxide Other Names

• Other Turkish Names: Caustic Soda, NaOH Beads, caustic soda
• Other Names in English: Caustic Soda, Lye
  SODIUM HYDROXIDE
  1310-73-2
  Caustic soda
  Sodium hydrate
  Aetznatron
  Soda lye
  White Caustic
  Ascarite
  Soda, caustic
  Sodium hydroxide
  Rohrputz
  Plunge
  Liquid plumr
  FOURERS ROHR
  Rohrreiniger Rofix
  NaOH
  Hydroxyde sodium
  Sodium hydroxide (Na(OH))
  Natrium hydroxyde
  Collo-Grillrein
  Collo-Tapetta
  Soda, hydrate
  Sodium hydroxide dimer
  Natrium causticum
  Soda, caustic
  Lewis - red devil lye
  Sodio(semi-transparent)
  Stamperprep
  Caustic soda, liquid
  Sodium(hydroxyde)
  Caswell No. 773
  sodium;hydroxide
  Tosoh pearl
  Sodium hydroxide (Na2(OH)2)
  Sodium hydroxide, pellets
  Sodium hydroxide, reinstes
  UN 1823 (solid)
  Promoter 3308b
  HSDB 229
  soude caustic
  81133-20-2
  Natrii hydroxydum
  EINECS 215-185-5
  LYE
  MFCD00003548
  EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 075603
  NSC 135799
  NSC-135799

6. Useful Links

Sodium Hydroxide Product Information Sheet: National Center for Biotechnology Information (2024). PubChem Compound Summary for CID 14798, Sodium Hydroxide. Retrieved May 26, 2024 https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Sodium-Hydroxide.

Sodium Hydroxide Product Safety Data Sheet (SDS): National Center for Biotechnology Information (2024). PubChem Compound LCSS for CID 14798, Sodium Hydroxide. Retrieved May 26, 2024 https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Sodium-Hydroxide#datasheet=LCSS.

7. Sodium Hydroxide Beads Safety and Storage Information

Security Information:

• Avoid contact with skin and eyes; may cause severe burns.
• Wear protective gloves, eyewear and clothing.
• Avoid inhalation as it may damage the respiratory tract.
• Avoid mixing with acids as it may cause violent reactions.

Storage Information:

• Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place.
• Protect from moisture, avoid contact with water.
• Keep in original closed containers.

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