Sodium Bicarbonate
Sodium Bicarbonate is odourless, white crystalline powder normally non-flammable. It have a slightly alkaline taste. Soluble in water and insoluble in ethanol.
- Other Names
- Sodium hydrogen carbonate, Baking soda, Bicarbonate of soda, Acidosan, Monosodium carbonate, Natron /dd>
- Chemical Formula
- NaHCO3
- CAS No
- 144-55-8
- Molar Mass
- 84.006 g/mol
| TEST | RESULT |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White Powdered Crystalline Solid |
| Purity | 99 % - min |
| Chloride As Cl | 0.030 % - max |
| Matter Insoluble In Water | 0.030 % - max |
| Sulphate (As Na2SO4) | 0.001 % - max |
| Copper As (Cu) | 30 ppm – max |
| pH (1 % Solution) | 8.6 |
Applications:
The major use of Sodium Bicarbonate is in foods as a baking soda. It is used in effervescent salts and is sometimes used medically to correct excess stomach acidity.
Sodium Bicarbonate is used to maintain pH, in event that the pH is high, sodium bicarbonate is used to adjust pH. It is used as a biopesticide for controlling fungal growth.
It is used in fire extinguisher. It is used in BC dry chemical fire extinguishers as an alternative to more corrosive diammonium phosphate in ABC extinguishers.
It is used in making toothpaste and mouthwashes. It is also used as a cattle feed supplement. Used in making personal hygiene products.
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