Sodium Hydroxide

NaOH

IUPAC: Sodium hydroxide

CAS: 1310-73-2

نظرة عامة

Sodium hydroxide (lye/caustic soda) is a strong base widely used in industry. It is highly caustic and can dissolve organic materials including skin and hair.

التركيب

العنصر الرمز الذرات الكتلة الذرية
Hydrogen H 1 1,0080
Oxygen O 1 15,9990
Sodium Na 1 22,9900

التركيب العنصري

O
40,0%
Na
57,5%

الاستخدامات

  • Soap making
  • Paper production
  • Drain cleaner
  • Petroleum refining

حقائق مثيرة

  • NaOH is used in the traditional process of making pretzels and lutefisk

السلامة

  • ⚠ Highly corrosive
  • ⚠ Causes severe chemical burns
  • ⚠ Exothermic when dissolved

Structure

SMILES

[OH-].[Na+]

الخصائص

النوع
base
الحالة
solid
الكتلة المولية
40,00 g/mol
الكثافة
2,1300 g/cm³
نقطة الانصهار
318,0 °C
نقطة الغليان
1388,0 °C
الذوبانية
1110 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
39,9925
TPSA
1,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
1
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
2
Complexity
2,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sodium Hydroxide?
Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) is a base compound with the IUPAC name Sodium hydroxide.
What is the molecular weight of Sodium Hydroxide?
Sodium Hydroxide has a molar mass of 40.0 g/mol.
What state is Sodium Hydroxide at room temperature?
Sodium Hydroxide is a solid at room temperature.
Is Sodium Hydroxide organic or inorganic?
Sodium Hydroxide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Sodium Hydroxide?
Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Oxygen (O), Sodium (Na).