Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) Product Introduction
Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH), commonly known as caustic soda, is a highly versatile and essential chemical compound widely used across various industries. Available in flakes, pearls, or liquid form, this strong alkali is renowned for its exceptional reactivity and solubility in water, making it ideal for applications in chemical manufacturing, water treatment, and food processing. In the chemical industry, NaOH serves as a key raw material for producing soaps, detergents, and synthetic fibers. It plays a critical role in water treatment for pH adjustment and neutralization of acidic effluents. The food industry utilizes food-grade NaOH for cleaning and processing, such as in olive curing and cocoa production. Additionally, it is indispensable in paper and pulp manufacturing, petroleum refining, and aluminum production. With high purity (typically 99% for solid forms) and consistent quality, our Sodium Hydroxide ensures reliable performance, safety, and efficiency in both industrial and specialized applications. Proper handling with protective gear is recommended due to its highly corrosive nature.
Parameter
Parameter | Specification |
Chemical Formula | NaOH |
Appearance | White flakes/pearls/clear liquid |
Purity | ≥99% (Solid), 30-50% (Liquid) |
Melting Point | 318°C (Solid) |
Boiling Point | 1,388°C |
Solubility | Highly soluble in water (exothermic) |
pH (1% Solution) | ~13 (Strongly alkaline) |
Density | 2.13 g/cm³ (Solid), 1.5 g/cm³ (50% Liquid) |
Packaging | 25kg bags (Flakes/Pearls), IBC/Tankers (Liquid) |
Storage | Dry, cool place (Solid); HDPE/SS tanks (Liquid) |
Chemical Manufacturing
- NaOH is essential for producing soaps, detergents, and synthetic fibers.
- Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) acts as a catalyst in biodiesel production.
Water Treatment
- NaOH adjusts pH and neutralizes acidic wastewater.
- Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) removes heavy metals via precipitation.
Food Processing (Food-Grade NaOH)
- NaOH is used in olive curing and cocoa processing.
- Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) sanitizes food equipment.
Pulp & Paper Industry
- NaOH breaks down wood chips in the kraft pulping process.
- Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) bleaches and refines paper products.
Petroleum Refining
- NaOH removes sulfur compounds from crude oil.
- Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) treats refinery wastewater.