Product Description

ProductSodium
CAS7440-23-5
FormulaNa
SynonymSodium, Natrium, Sodium metal

Typical Product Specifications

Molecular weight22.99
InChI1S/Na
NotesSodium uses and applications include: Polymerization catalyst for synthetic rubber; laboratory reagent; reagent in reductions waste oilhydrocarbon refining; coolant, heat transfer agent in nuclear reactors; manufacturing of tetraethyl and tetramethyl lead, sodium peroxide, sodium hydride; for photoelectric cells; in sodium lamps; sodium-sulfur batteries; radioactive forms in tracer studies and medicine Suggested storage of Sodium: Store in air-tight containers or in naphtha or similar liq. contg. no water or free oxygen; store under nitrogen
ClassSpecialty Chemicals
FunctionCatalyst
IndustryRubber
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