Sodium metal in vaseline oil

Identification

Na

M = 22,99 g/mol

CAS [7440-23-5]

EC number: 231-132-9

Taric code: 2805 11 00

Applications

analytical chemistry, laboratory reagent, to make sodium salts, reducing agent (ketones), for the synthesis of: lead tetraethyl, manufacturing of photoelectric cells, manufacturing of sodium lamps.

Specifications

chlorides (Cl)………………….max 0,01%

sulfates (SO4) ………………..max 0,01%

calcium (Ca)……………………..max 0,1%

iron (Fe)………………………..max 0,002%

potassium (K)…………………max 0,05%

Packaging

  • 500 g

Physical data

  • Spec. Density: 0,97 g/cm3
  • Solub. in water: (20 ºC): explosion reaction
  • Melting point: 98 ºC
  • Boiling point: 889 ºC
  • Ignition temperature: > 115 ºC
  • Vapour pressure: (400 ºC) 1,6 hPa
  • pH(H2O, 20 ºC) > 14 (after reaction with water)