Sodium Hydroxide 30% w/w

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Need Sodium Hydroxide 30% w/w?

• We supply sodium hydroxide 30% w/w in 25L containers, with discounts available for bulk orders over 4 items
• MSDS is available to download from our website
• We also supply other variants of sodium hydroxide
• In addition, all our products come with further options, such as custom labelling and bespoke blending

How is Sodium Hydroxide Produced?

This chemical is most commonly synthesised via the electrolyticchloralkalii process, in which chlorine gas is also generated. After the reaction has taken place, solid sodium hydroxide is obtained by evaporation and sold typically in flakes or pearls.

This hasn’t always been the method used, and previously sodium hydroxide was produced by mixing calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) and sodium carbonate (Na2CO3). This reaction is called causticizing, where sodium hydroxide is soluble in water but calcium carbonate is not.

Ca(OH)2 Na2CO3 → CaCO3 → 2NaOH

In an academic environment, sodium hydroxide is commonly produced via a reaction between water and pure sodium. This results in hydrogen and heat as by-products, often as a flame. As such, this is a good demonstration of how metals can be reactive with water, but it’s not commercially viable to produce sodium hydroxide in a large scale.

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All our products come with 100% quality guarantee and are usually shipped within 24 hours after your order. If you need help, a member of staff will be glad to help before, during and after your order. We also offer free technical advice about all our products. Simply contact us for further information.