Sodium Sulfate

Na₂SO₄

IUPAC: Sodium sulfate

CAS: 7757-82-6

Descripción general

Sodium sulfate (Glauber's salt in hydrated form) is used in detergent manufacturing and the kraft process for paper pulping.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Oxygen O 4 15,9990
Sodium Na 2 22,9900
Sulfur S 1 32,0600

Composición elemental

O
Oxygen ×4
45,1%
Na
Sodium ×2
32,4%
S
Sulfur ×1
22,6%

Usos

  • • Detergent filler
  • • Paper manufacturing
  • • Glass production
  • • Textile dyeing

Datos curiosos

  • ✦ Glauber's salt (Na₂SO₄·10H₂O) was historically used as a laxative

Structure

SMILES

[O-]S(=O)(=O)[O-].[Na+].[Na+]

Propiedades

Tipo
salt
Estado
solid
Masa molar
142,04 g/mol
Densidad
2,6600 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
884,0 °C
Solubilidad
283 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
141,9313
TPSA
88,6 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
4
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
7
Complexity
62,0

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(NH₄)₂HPO₄

Ammonium Chloride

NH₄Cl

Barium Chloride

BaCl₂

Cadmium Sulfide

CdS

Calcium Sulfate

CaSO₄

Cerium(III) Chloride

CeCl₃

Copper(II) Sulfide

CuS

Ammonium Sulfate

(NH₄)₂SO₄

Ammonium Bicarbonate

NH₄HCO₃

Calcium Propionate

Ca(C₂H₅COO)₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sodium Sulfate?
Sodium Sulfate (Na₂SO₄) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Sodium sulfate.
What is the molecular weight of Sodium Sulfate?
Sodium Sulfate has a molar mass of 142.04 g/mol.
What state is Sodium Sulfate at room temperature?
Sodium Sulfate is a solid at room temperature.
Is Sodium Sulfate organic or inorganic?
Sodium Sulfate is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Sodium Sulfate?
Sodium Sulfate (Na₂SO₄) is composed of Oxygen (O), Sodium (Na), Sulfur (S).