Caustic Soda Flakes-GD is obtained from sodium hydroxide – technical grade, by electrolytic process. It is a solid white, hygroscopic, odorless substance. Caustic soda flakes easily dissolves in water, with heat release. The product is soluble in methyl and ethyl alcohols.
APPLICATIONS
• Petroleum Industry (Petroleum Products Refining);
• Chemical Industry (Dyes & Water Treatment);
• Pulp and Paper Industry (Wood Treatment);
• Textile Industry;
• Metallurgy Industry (Alumina);
• Soap and Detergents Industry.
Characteristics
Sodium hydroxide is a strong electrolyte (completely ionized both in crystalline and solution states). Sodium hydroxide is not volatile, but it rises easily in air as aerosols. It is insoluble in ethyl ether.
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