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Sodium carbonate

Sodium carbonate chemical structure
CAS Number497-19-8
FormulaNa2CO3
Mol. Weight105.99 g/mol

What is Sodium carbonate?

Sodium carbonate is a chemical compound with CAS number 497-19-8 and molecular formula Na2CO3. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Specifications

Linear Formula

Na2CO3

Molecular Weight

105.99 g/mol

Grade

ACS reagent (primary standard)<br/>anhydrous

Assay/Purity

≥99.5%

Impurities

≤0.005% silica
≤0.01% insolubles

Solubility

H2O: soluble1 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless

Safety Information

GHS07GHS07
Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H319

Precautionary Statements

P305 + P351 + P338

Required PPE

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Melting Point

851 °C(lit.)

Anion Traces

chloride (Cl-): ≤0.001%
phosphate (PO43-): ≤0.001%
sulfur compounds (as SO42-): ≤0.003%

Cation Traces

Ca: ≤0.03%
Fe: ≤5 ppm
K: ≤0.005%
Mg: ≤0.005%
heavy metals (as Pb): ≤5 ppm

EC Number

207-838-8

WGK Germany

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