Sodium Metal

SM

Product code RXSOL-46-1619-150

Unit
Kg
Quantity per unit
150.00

Sodium is used as a heat exchanger in some reactors and also as a reagent in the chemicals industry. But sodium salts have more uses than the metal itself. The most common compound of sodium is sodium chloride (common salt). It is added to food and used to de-ice roads in winter.

Application

RXSOL CHEMICAL offers a wide range of laboratory chemicals which includes sodium metal.

Other Names

SODIUM METAL

Procedure

SODIUM METAL Sodium metal is highly reactive with water generating flammable hydrogen gas and sufficient heat to cause ignition. It is essential that sodium is stored so that it cannot come into contact with water, including moisture in the atmosphere. Sodium is usually supplied under paraffin oil or under kerosene.

Note

Sodium metal is highly reactive with water generating flammable hydrogen gas and sufficient heat to cause ignition. It is essential that sodium is stored so that it cannot come into contact with water, including moisture in the atmosphere. Sodium is usually supplied under paraffin oil or under kerosene.