Atomfair Sodium Na

Description Sodium (CAS No. 2926-29-6) is a highly reactive alkali metal with the molecular formula Na . This elemental metal is characterized by its soft, silvery-white appearance and rapid oxidation in air, necessitating storage under inert conditions such as mineral oil or argon. Sodium is widely utilized in laboratory settings for synthetic chemistry, metallurgy, and as a reducing agent. Its high thermal and electrical conductivity make it valuable in specialized industrial applications, including sodium-cooled nuclear reactors and sodium vapor lamps. Available in various forms such as ingots, rods, or dispersions, our high-purity sodium (??99.7%) ensures consistency for precision research and…

Description

Sodium (CAS No. 2926-29-6) is a highly reactive alkali metal with the molecular formula Na. This elemental metal is characterized by its soft, silvery-white appearance and rapid oxidation in air, necessitating storage under inert conditions such as mineral oil or argon. Sodium is widely utilized in laboratory settings for synthetic chemistry, metallurgy, and as a reducing agent. Its high thermal and electrical conductivity make it valuable in specialized industrial applications, including sodium-cooled nuclear reactors and sodium vapor lamps. Available in various forms such as ingots, rods, or dispersions, our high-purity sodium (??99.7%) ensures consistency for precision research and manufacturing processes. Proper handling protocols are essential due to its exothermic reaction with water and corrosive nature.

CAS No: 2926-29-6
Molecular Formula: Na
Molecular Weight: 22.9897693
Exact Mass: 22.98976928
Monoisotopic Mass: 22.98976928
IUPAC Name: sodium
SMILES: [Na]
Synonyms: SODIUM, 7440-23-5, Natrium, Sodio, sodium atom

Application

Sodium is employed as a reducing agent in organic synthesis, particularly in Birch reductions and the production of esters. In metallurgy, it serves as a desiccant and alloying component for metals like potassium and lead. Its role in energy storage includes use in sodium-sulfur batteries and as a coolant in nuclear reactors due to its high heat transfer efficiency.

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