Sodium Hydroxide, also known as caustic soda, lye or fire alkali, is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula NaOH. It is a strong base with strong corrosiveness. In its normal state, it is a white flaky solid. It is highly soluble in water and releases heat. Its aqueous solution is strongly alkaline and is widely used in industrial and civil fields.
Polykem sodium hydroxide carefully selects high-quality suppliers to ensure that the products have high activity, strong alkalinity and low impurities, meeting the strict demands of multiple industries such as chemical engineering, textile, papermaking and water treatment.
The products strictly follow the ISO 9001 quality management system certification. Polykem offers customers highly competitive prices and helps them improve production efficiency and reduce costs with reliable quality.
Product Parameter
Chemical name
Sodium Hydroxide, CausticSoda
Chemical formula
NaOH
Appearance
Usually flake or granular
Density
2.130 g/cm³
Melting point
318.4℃(591 K)
Boiling point
1390℃(1663 K)
Vapor pressure
24.5mmHg(25°C)
Saturated vapor pressure
0.13Kpa (739℃)
Appearance
white crystalline powder
Solubility
easily soluble in water, ethanol, glycerol, insoluble in acetone, ether
Product Feature and Application
Sodium hydroxide is a highly corrosive strong base with strong hygroscopicity and corrosiveness.
Applications and Uses:
Metallurgy and chemical industry
Softener for the printing and dyeing industry
Desizing agent for the chemical fiber industry
Pulp and paper
The washing industry, such as soap
Water treatment
Rubber industry, used for the vulcanization and processing of rubber
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