Caustic Soda Flake – Sodium hydroxide

Sodium hydroxide is an alkali salt which is also called caustic soda or Lye is a powerful compound with the formula NaOH. This is an ionic compound containing sodium Na + cation and anion OH hydroxide.

Caustic Soda is solid, white and odorless; it is available in the solid form in flakes or granular form. Caustic soda flakes can easily absorb moisture and this can cause the flakes to stick together, so it’s important to use appropriate laminated bags and shipping.

Properties

• High Melting Point of 591K
• Highly soluble in water and moderately soluble in alcohol
• Stable compound
• The process of caustic soda dissolved in water is an exothermic process.
• When it is dissolved in water, the obtained solution has a high pH and is very slippery. Generally, when the water-soluble Caustic soda dissolves, it causes further corrosion.

Application

•     Pulp and paper 
•     Aluminum
•    Petrochemicals 
•    Textiles processing
•    Soaps and detergents
•    Washing soda
•    Water Treatment
•    Pharmaceuticals & Medicine
•    Epoxy Resin
•    Laboratories