Sodium carbonate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Sodium carbonate is commonly used as an inorganic base and a buffer component in several synthetic organic transformations in both chemical industries and research laboratories. Often used as an electrolyte, sodium carbonate acts as a very good conductor in the process of electrolysis. Apart from being used as a common chemical/biological/biotechnological laboratory reagent, it is also used as a water softener in laundering, processing wood pulp, cleaners, and making glass. It can be used for standardization of acids, and qualitative testing of cations. In dyeing with fiber-reactive dyes, sodium carbonate is used to ensure proper chemical bonding of the dye with cellulose fibers.

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Applications
Sodium carbonate is commonly used as an inorganic base and a buffer component in several synthetic organic transformations in both chemical industries and research laboratories. Often used as an electrolyte, sodium carbonate acts as a very good conductor in the process of electrolysis. Apart from being used as a common chemical/biological/biotechnological laboratory reagent, it is also used as a water softener in laundering, processing wood pulp, cleaners, and making glass. It can be used for standardization of acids, and qualitative testing of cations. In dyeing with fiber-reactive dyes, sodium carbonate is used to ensure proper chemical bonding of the dye with cellulose fibers.

Solubility
Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in aq. alcohol. Insoluble in carbon disulphide, acetone, and alkyl acetates.

Notes
m.p. 851° (begins to lose CO{2} at 400°)It is hygroscopic in nature, and absorbs moisture from air. On heating, it begins to lose carbon dioxide at about 400 °C.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 497-19-8
• Molecular Formula: CNa2O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 105.99
• MDL Number: MFCD00003494
• InChI Key: CDBYLPFSWZWCQE-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• Synonym: sodium carbonate, disodium carbonate, soda ash, carbonic acid disodium salt, calcined soda, sodium carbonate, anhydrous, carbonic acid, disodium salt, washing soda, sodiumcarbonate, solvay soda
• PubChem CID: 10340
• ChEBI: CHEBI:29377
• SMILES: [Na+].[Na+].[O-]C([O-])=O

• pH: 11.5
• Quantity: 2500 g
• Beilstein: 4154566
• Merck Index: 14,8596
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in aq. alcohol. Insoluble in carbon disulphide,acetone,and alkyl acetates.
• IUPAC Name: disodium carbonate
• Formula Weight: 105.99
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Odor: Odorless
• Refractive Index: 1.535
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 2.53
• Chemical Name or Material: Sodium carbonate

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Sodium carbonate

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Disodium carbonate

RUO – Research Use Only