Sodium Bicarbonate

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Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate

CAS Number:144‑55‑8

Synonyms:Baking soda; Sodium hydrogen carbonate; Bicarbonate of soda

Chemical Formula:NaHCO₃

Molecular Weight:84.01 g/mol

Product Introduction

A white, odorless, crystalline powder. Amphoteric and mildly alkaline (pH ~8.3 in 0.1 M solution). Widely used in baking, cleaning, buffering, medical, and industrial applications

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Physical & Chemical Properties

Property Value
Appearance White crystalline powder or granules
Density (solid) ~2.20 g/cm³; powder ~1.1–1.3 g/cm³
Melting / Decomposition Decomposes ~50–100 °C; fully at 270 °C; boiling point ~851 °C
Solubility in Water* ~96 g/L @20 °C
pH (0.1 M, 25 °C) ~8.3
Amphoteric Nature Neutralizes acids and bases

Applications

  • Food industry: leavening, pH control
  • Medical: antacid, heartburn relief, kidney acidosis
  • Household: cleaning, deodorizing, fire suppression
  • Industrial : buffering, drilling muds, chromatography
  • Educational : demonstration (e.g., rockets)

Safety & Handling:

  • Generally recognized as safe (GRAS). Low toxicity; dust may irritate eyes/respiratory tract. Non-flammable. Use common-sense PPE for dust.

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