Sodium carbonate
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Sodium carbonate is the inorganic compound with the formula Na2CO3 and its various hydrates. All forms are white, odorless, water-soluble salts that yield alkaline solutions in water. Historically, it
Sample of sodium carbonate
Sodium hydroxide
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Sodium hydroxide, also known as caustic soda and, more generically, as lye, is an inorganic compound with the formula NaOH. It is a white solid ionic compound consisting of sodium cations Na+ and hydr
Sample of sodium hydroxide as pellets in a watchglass
Hardware stores grade sodium hydroxide to be used as a type of drain cleaner.
Paint stripping with caustic soda
Two industrial fiberglass barrels of caustic-soda