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CAUSTIC SODA

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Caustic sodium, sodium hydroxide, caustic are the names of the same alkali. Caustic soda, the chemical formula of which is NaOH, in contrast to sodium carbonate (soda ash) and potassium carbonate (potash) is very active – a high concentration causes burns, corrodes substances of organic origin. One of the strongest alkalis is a white solid, without a pronounced odor. NaOH is readily soluble in water and absorbs moisture from the air with the release of a large amount of heat. The alkali is transported in waterproof bags or in the form of a solution.

Caustic soda has a set of specific properties:

Easily soluble in water and alcohol solutions, but not soluble in ethers and acetone.
The substance is non-combustible, with a very high melting and boiling point (1390 ° C).
Actively reacts with aluminum, lead, zinc and tin.
It forms explosive gas, ignites in reaction with ammonia.
Melted caustic soda damages glass.
It neutralizes fats and organic impurities.