Sodium Carbonate ( Na2CO3 ) - 99.997% (Metals Basis) Puratronic from Alfa Aesar

Background

Sodium carbonate (Na2CO3) is a crystalline white powder that is soluble in water.  It is sometimes called disodium carbonate or soda ash.

Key Properties

Properties of sodium carbonate (Na2CO3) are listed in the following table.

Property

 

Value

Formula

 

Na2CO3

Molecular Weight

 

105.99

CAS Number

 

487-19-8

Merck Number

 

13,8668

Form

 

Powder

Refractive Index

 

1.535

Sensitivity

 

Hygroscopic

Density

 

2.53g/cm3

Notes

 

M.P. 851˚C (begins to lose CO2 at 400˚C)

Available Sizes

Alfa Aesar can supply sodium carbonate (Na2CO3) in the following quantities

  • 5g
  • 25g
  • 100g
  • 500g

Source: Alfa Aesar

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Date Added: Jul 6, 2006 | Updated: Jun 11, 2013
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