Product Profile of Water Soluble Caustic Soda Flakes
Water Soluble Caustic Soda Flakes dissolves in ethanol and methanol. The Flakes are used as a strong chemical base in the manufacturing of various materials like pulp, textiles, drinking water, soaps and detergents. The Flakes are soluble in water with liberation of heat. The Water Soluble Caustic Soda Flakes are insoluble in ether and non-polar solvents.
Application of Water Soluble Caustic Soda Flakes:
- Used in the refining of alumina containing ore like bauxite to produce aluminium oxide
- It is a component of drilling mud and is used to increase viscosity
- It is used in paper industries for making paper
- Used for the manufacture of bio diesel
- Used as a catalyst for the trans etherification of methanol and triglycerides
- Used with water as paint stripper on wooden objects
- It is used to neutralize acids
- It is a source of sodium ions for reactions that produce other sodium compounds
- When caustic soda is reacted with cellulose, it produces rayon and cellophane
Key Features of Water Soluble Caustic Soda Flakes
- White flaky substance
- Highly absorbent
- Highly soluble in water with liberation of heat
- Dissolves in ethanol and methanol
- Insoluble in ether and non-polar solvents