caustic soda

Sodium Hydroxide, or caustic soda, chemical compound NaOH, most commonly manufactured by the electrolysis of salt brine using diaphragm, membrane or mercury cell technology. Chlorine and hydrogen are co-produced using all three technologies.

Sodium hydroxide is a white crystalline substance that readily absorbs carbon dioxide and moisture from the air. It is very soluble in water, alcohol and glycerin, and is caustic. Commonly known as caustic soda, lye, or sodium hydrate, it is available commercially in various solid forms, e.g., pellets, sticks, or chips, and in water solutions of various concentrations; both solid and liquid forms vary in purity.

Caustic soda solution is an essential ingredient in many industrial operations, including pulp and paper, detergent and the chemical processing industry. It is also used in alumina, petrochemical and textile industries.

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