Caustic Soda Flake is a white, solid form of sodium hydroxide. It is highly soluble in water, forming a strong alkaline solution. Caustic Soda Flake is widely used in chemical manufacturing, water treatment, soap production, and textile processing due to its high reactivity and alkalinity.
- Chemical Industry: Used in the production of various chemicals.
- Water Treatment: Helps in pH control and neutralization.
- Soap & Detergent Manufacturing: Essential in saponification processes.
- Textile Industry: Used in mercerization and fabric treatment.
- Paper & Pulp Industry: Plays a role in pulping and bleaching processes.
Physical and Chemical Properties:
| Properties |
Data |
| Appearance |
White solid flakes |
| Odor |
Odorless |
| Molecular Formula |
NaOH |
| Molecular Weight |
40.00 g/mol |
| Melting Point |
318 °C |
| Density |
2.13 g/cm³ |
| Solubility |
Highly soluble in water
|
| pH (1% solution) |
~13.5 |
| Chemical Stability |
Stable under normal conditions |