Sodium Chloride 98%

Synonyms:  Halite

Cas No. 7647-14-5
Molecular Weight: 58.44

Description: 

Sodium chloride (NaCl) is commonly used for various research purposes. It’s a chemical compound comprising two elements. sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl).

How it Forms:
NaCl forms through the ionic bonding between sodium (a metal) and chlorine (a non-metal). Sodium loses an electron to become a positively charged ion (Na⁺), while chlorine gains an electron to become a negatively charged ion (Cl⁻). The opposite charges of the two ions attract, creating the ionic compound NaCl.

Uses of Sodium Chloride:
Food Preservation: Sodium chloride has been used for centuries to preserve food by inhibiting the growth of bacteria and other microorganisms.

Chemical Industry: It is used in the production of other chemicals, such as chlorine gas, sodium hydroxide, and hydrogen chloride.
Medical Uses: Sodium chloride is used in saline solutions for intravenous infusions.

It’s found in large quantities in nature, particularly in seawater and rock salt deposits. Salt mines, such as those in the United States (e.g., the Great Salt Lake) and in other parts of the world, are significant sources of sodium chloride.

Specification: 

Purity: 98%
Color: White
Form: Powder