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Sodium carbonate decahydrate, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Sodium carbonate decahydrate is used as a raw material in various industries like glass, paper making, soap, detergent, textile and leather. It is also used as a food additive. It is also involved as a precipitation agent of carbonate as well as an analytical reagent in laboratories. It plays an important role as strong base and powerful electrolyte. It finds application in metal refining and cement production.
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Sodium carbonate decahydrate is used as a raw material in various industries like glass, paper making, soap, detergent, textile and leather. It is also used as a food additive. It is also involved as a precipitation agent of carbonate as well as an analytical reagent in laboratories. It plays an important role as strong base and powerful electrolyte. It finds application in metal refining and cement production.
Solubility
Soluble in water and glycerol. Insoluble in alcohol.
Notes
Air sensitive. Incompatible with strong acids and aluminum. Keep the container tightly closed.
Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 32°C to 34°C |
Quantity | 500 g |
Linear Formula | Na2CO3·10H2O |
Merck Index | 14,8596 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water and glycerol. Insoluble in alcohol. |
Formula Weight | 286.14 (105.99 Anhydrous) |
Percent Purity | ≥99% |
Density | 1.46 |
Chemical Name or Material | Sodium carbonate decahydrate |
Safety and Handling
- Sodium carbonate decahydrate
- Warning
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Sodium carbonate decahydrate
RUO – Research Use Only