Industrial & Scientific Caustic Soda Pallets/Lye/Sodium Hydroxide Pellets 500grm

• pH: 13 - 14 (0.5% soln.)
• Appearance: White, deliquescent pellets
• Boiling Point: 1390C (2534F) Melting Point: 318C (604F)
• Solubility: 111 g/one hundred g of water.

Sodium hydroxide, also known as caustic soda or lye, is a powerful inorganic compound with diverse applications across various industries. Its chemical formula, NaOH, reveals its composition: one sodium (Na) ato, one oxygen (O) ato, and one hydrogen (H) ato,. This article aims to provide an overview of sodium hydroxide, shedding light on its properties, production methods, and significant applications.

Properties of Sodium Hydroxide: 

• Physical State: Sodium hydroxide exists as a white, solid crystalline compound at room temperature, typically appearing in the form of pellets, flakes, or granules.
• Solubility: It is highly soluble in water, and the resulting solution is strongly alkaline, causing it to be corrosive to certain materials.
• Heat Generation: Sodium hydroxide is highly exothermic, meaning it generates heat when it comes into contact with water or acids. This property should be handled with caution to prevent accidents.
• Hygroscopic Nature: Sodium hydroxide has a hygroscopic nature, meaning it readily absorbs moisture from the atmosphere.

Production of Sodium Hydroxide:

• Chloralkali Process: This method involves the electrolysis of a sodium chloride solution (brine) using a diaphragm or membrane cell. The process results in the formation of sodium hydroxide, chlorine gas, and hydrogen gas.
• Causticization: Sodium hydroxide can be produced as a byproduct during chlorine production by causticizing soda ash with calciu hydroxide.

Applications of Sodium Hydroxide: 

• Chemical Industry: Sodium hydroxide is a vital ingredient in various chemical processes, such as pulp and paper manufacturing, textile production, and petroleum refining. It is used in the production of detergents, soaps, and cleaning agents.
• Water Treatment: Sodium hydroxide plays a crucial role in water treatment plants to adjust pH levels, neutralize acidic water, and remove heavy metals from industrial wastewater.
• Food and Beverage Industry: It finds application in the food and beverage industry for purposes like food processing, pH regulation, and cleaning equipment.
• Soap Making: Sodium hydroxide is a key component in the saponification process, which converts fats and oils into soap and glycerin.
• Aluminum Extraction: Sodium hydroxide is utilized in the extraction of alumina from bauxite ore, an essential step in aluminum production.
• Pharmaceuticals: It serves as a reagent in the manufacture of certain pharmaceutical drugs and is employed in various laboratory procedures.

CAUSTIC SODA PELLETS main uses are in the of pulp and paper, alumina, soap and detergents, petroleum products and chemical production. Other applications include water treatment, food, textiles, metal processing, mining, glass making and others.