Sodium hydride
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Sodium hydride is the chemical compound with the empirical formula NaH. This alkali metal hydride is primarily used as a strong yet combustible base in organic synthesis. NaH is a saline hydride, comp
Sodium hydride
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
Sodium hydride
…techniques. NaH can ignite spontaneously in air. It also reacts vigorously with water or humid air to release hydrogen, which is very flammable, and sodium hydroxide (NaOH), a quite corrosive base. In practice, most sodium hydride is sold as a dispersion in mineral oil, which can be safely handled in air. Although…
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