Sodium Hydroxide

NaOH

IUPAC: Sodium hydroxide

CAS: 1310-73-2

अवलोकन

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.

संरचना

तत्व प्रतीक परमाणु परमाणु द्रव्यमान
Hydrogen H 1 1.0080
Oxygen O 1 15.9990
Sodium Na 1 22.9900

मूलीय संरचना

H
Hydrogen ×1
2.5%
O
Oxygen ×1
40.0%
Na
Sodium ×1
57.5%

उपयोग

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

रोचक तथ्य

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

सुरक्षा

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

Structure

SMILES

[OH-].[Na+]

गुण

प्रकार
base
अवस्था
solid
मोलर द्रव्यमान
40.00 g/mol
घनत्व
2.1300 g/cm³
गलनांक
318.0 °C
क्वथनांक
1388.0 °C
घुलनशीलता
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

संबंधित यौगिक

Calcium Hydroxide

Ca(OH)₂

Magnesium Hydroxide

Mg(OH)₂

Ammonia

NH₃

Aluminum Hydroxide

Al(OH)₃

Barium Hydroxide

Ba(OH)₂

Potassium Hydroxide

KOH

Lithium Hydroxide

LiOH

Sodium Hydroxide Solution

NaOH(aq)

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).