Caustic Soda Flakes

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Caustic Soda Flakes

Synonyms::Caustic soda flakes; Sodium hydroxide flakes; Soda lye; NaOH flakes

Chemical Formula: NaOH

Product Introduction

White, odorless, deliquescent flakes of sodium hydroxide (≥96%). Caustic and highly alkaline, used extensively in manufacturing, cleaning, water treatment, pulp/paper, textiles, and food processing industries.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Property Value
Appearance White odorless flakes
Purity ≥ 96 % (often ≥ 97–99 %)
Density @ 20 °C ~2.13 g/cm³
Melting Point ~318 °C
Boiling Point ~1,388–1,390 °C
Solubility in Water 111 g/100 mL @ 20 °C (111%)
pH (saturated solution) ~13–14
Molecular Weight 40.00 g/mol
Other Solubility Soluble in ethanol, methanol, glycerol

Applications

  • Soap, detergents & biodiesel:Saponification and transesterification.
  • Pulp & paper/textiles:Alkaline processing, pulping, dye and fiber treatments.
  • Water treatment & cleaners:pH adjustment, industrial degreasing, and drain cleaners.
  • Chemical manufacture:Production of sodium salts, chlor-alkali products, alumina, catalysts, etc.
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