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Sodium Hydroxide Pellets AR

RA000124 CAS 1310-73-2 AR

Sodium Hydroxide Pellets AR (CAS 1310-73-2) is a laboratory reagent of AR grade listed by ReagentAtlas. Pack sizes: 500 g, 5 kg, 25 kg, 50 kg. Submit your requirement to request a quotation.

Identity

Product code
RA000124
CAS number
1310-73-2
Grade
AR
Purity
98%
Molecular formula
NaOH
Molecular weight
40.00

Synonyms: Caustic soda

Classification

Categories
Bases primary

Technical Data

Physical state
Solid
Shelf life
60 Months
HS code
2815.1190

Properties

PropertyValue
Physical state at 20 °C Solid
pH value 13 - 14
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 318 °C
Boiling point [°C] 1390°C
Vapour pressure [20°C] < 24 hPa at 20 °C
Density [g/cm3] 2.13
Solubility in water [% weight] 111 g/100 g of water

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecification
Appearance White deliquescent pellets or pearls
Assay (acidimetric) 98 - 100.5%
Identity (acc. to pharmacopoeias) Passes test
Appearance of solution Passes test
Insoluble matter in water Max 0.025%
Sodium carbonate (Na2CO3) Max 1.0%
Chloride (Cl) Max 0.005%
Sulphate (SO4) Max 0.003%
Phosphate (PO4) Max 0.001%
Silicate (SiO2) Max 0.001%
Total nitrogen (N) Max 0.0003%
Heavy metal (as Pb) Max 0.002%
Iron (Fe) Max 0.001%
Nickel (Ni) Max 0.001%
Calcium (Ca) Max 0.005%
Potassium (K) Max 0.05%
Magnesium (Mg) Max 0.002%
Mercury (Hg) Max 0.00001%

7 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
500 g RA000124-500G
5 kg RA000124-5KG
25 kg RA000124-25KG
50 kg RA000124-50KG