Synonym(s)
: Salt, halite, table salt, rock salt
Mol. Formula
: ClNa
EC / List no.
: 231-598-3
CAS no.
: 7647-14-5
Molecular weight
: 58,44
Sodium chloride is an inorganic chloride salt with sodium (1+) as the counterion. It is an inorganic chloride and an inorganic sodium salt. Used for backwashing of softening systems in treatment.
Application
» This substance is used in the following products: pH regulators and water treatment products, fertilizers, water treatment chemicals, antifreeze products, textile treatment products and dyes, laboratory chemicals, cosmetics and personal care products, inks, toners, paper chemicals and dyes
» This substance is used in the following areas: agriculture, forestry and fisheries, construction and civil works, scientific research and development, printing and recorded media reproduction, and healthcare.
» This substance is used in the manufacture of textiles, leather or fur, wood and wood products and food products.
» Used in machine wash fluids/detergents, automotive care products, paints, coatings or adhesives, fragrances, air fresheners, hydraulic fluids in automotive suspension, lubricants in engine oil and brake fluids
Product Specifications
Physical and Chemical Properties
» Sodium chloride appears as a white crystalline tablet.
» It has a salty taste.
Properties
Characteristics |
Unit |
Value |
Condition |
Melting point |
°C |
801 |
|
Density |
g/cm³ |
2.163 |
20 °C |
Solubility |
g/ L |
317 |
20 °C, soluble with water |
pH |
|
6.7- 7.3 |
Aqueous solution |
Refractive index |
|
1.5442 |
|
Surface tension |
mN/m |
73.03 |
14.5 g/L, 23 °C |
Corrosivity |
|
Corrosive to base metals |
|