Product Overview

Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH), commonly known as caustic soda, is a critical inorganic base with profound significance in industrial chemistry. These laboratory-grade flakes represent a high-purity sodium hydroxide formulation engineered for precise scientific and industrial applications. The crystalline structure of these flakes provides exceptional reactivity and dissolution characteristics, making them a fundamental chemical reagent across multiple technical domains.

As a strong alkali with remarkable chemical versatility, sodium hydroxide plays a crucial role in numerous industrial processes. Its potent basic properties enable complex chemical transformations, neutralization reactions, and critical manufacturing techniques. The deliquescent nature of these flakes allows for rapid and uniform dissolution, facilitating precise chemical manipulations in research and industrial settings.

Key Properties

• Chemical Formula: NaOH
• Molecular Weight: 40.01 g/mol
• Boiling Point: 1390°C
• Melting Point: 318°C
• Specific Gravity: 2.13
• Appearance: White crystalline flakes
• Solubility: Highly water-soluble
• Chemical Stability: Hygroscopic, reacts readily with moisture
• Ionization: Strong base, complete dissociation in water

Common Applications

• Chemical Manufacturing: Sodium hydroxide serves as a critical reagent in organic and inorganic synthesis, enabling complex chemical transformations through neutralization and base-catalyzed reactions. Researchers and industrial chemists utilize these flakes to generate precise alkaline conditions for sophisticated chemical processes.
• Industrial Cleaning Systems: These caustic flakes are essential for developing powerful industrial cleaning solutions that effectively remove organic contaminants, grease, and heavy residues from manufacturing equipment. The high alkalinity allows for comprehensive surface decontamination in challenging industrial environments.
• Wastewater Treatment: Laboratory-grade sodium hydroxide enables precise pH adjustment and neutralization in industrial wastewater management systems. Chemical engineers use these flakes to control alkalinity, precipitate heavy metals, and ensure environmental compliance in complex treatment processes.
• Pulp and Paper Processing: Technical grade sodium hydroxide plays a crucial role in chemical pulping, enabling efficient wood fiber separation and chemical recovery processes. These flakes facilitate lignin dissolution and cellulose extraction in sophisticated paper manufacturing techniques.
• Textile and Metal Surface Treatment: Industrial processing relies on sodium hydroxide for fabric preparation, metal surface etching, and chemical surface modification. These flakes provide the precise alkaline chemistry required for advanced material transformation processes.

Safety Precautions

Sodium hydroxide is an extremely corrosive material requiring stringent handling protocols. Personnel must utilize comprehensive personal protective equipment, including chemical-resistant gloves, splash goggles, face shields, and impervious protective clothing. All handling must occur in well-ventilated areas with appropriate engineering controls to minimize potential exposure.

Storage demands secure, moisture-controlled environments using compatible containment materials such as polyethylene or polypropylene. Containers must remain tightly sealed, protected from atmospheric moisture, and stored at moderate temperatures. Segregate from incompatible chemical classes, particularly acids, organic materials, and metals to prevent potential reactive hazards.

Emergency preparedness is critical when managing sodium hydroxide. Immediate access to eyewash stations, safety showers, and spill neutralization equipment is mandatory. In case of contact, immediately flush affected areas with copious amounts of water. Never add water directly to sodium hydroxide; always add the chemical to water slowly with constant mixing to prevent potential thermal reactions.

Benefits

Alliance Chemical's Laboratory Grade Sodium Hydroxide Flakes represent the pinnacle of technical alkaline chemical performance. The refined crystalline structure ensures consistent dissolution, precise reactivity, and minimal impurity content, delivering superior chemical reliability across diverse industrial applications. Rigorous quality control guarantees exceptional purity levels, with comprehensive analytical screening ensuring maximum performance.

The flaked form provides distinct advantages over alternative sodium hydroxide formats, including enhanced surface area, faster dissolution rates, and more uniform chemical distribution. These characteristics translate to improved process efficiency, reduced reaction times, and more predictable chemical outcomes. By selecting these high-performance flakes, researchers and industrial professionals can optimize their chemical processes with a trusted, high-quality reagent.