General Chemicals
Caustic Soda
Description of product
Caustic Soda, also known as Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH), is a strong alkaline compound widely used in various industrial applications. It is a white, odorless solid available in flakes, pellets, or as a concentrated aqueous solution. In the oil and gas industry, it is used primarily in drilling fluids to control pH, neutralize acidic gases, and improve mud performance.
Applications:
- Drilling and Completion Fluids:Adjusts and maintains the pH of drilling mud to optimize fluid properties.
- Neutralizes acidic gases such as carbon dioxide (CO₂) and hydrogen sulfide (H₂S).
- Water Treatment:Used to raise the pH in water treatment systems for corrosion control.
- Chemical Manufacturing:Essential in producing soaps, detergents, and other cleaning agents.
- Petroleum Refining:Used in desulfurization and removal of acidic components.
- Textile Industry:Aids in the mercerization of cotton and other fibers to improve strength and dye uptake.
Chemical & Physical properties
| Appearance | White solid (flakes, pellets, or powder) or clear liquid |
| Molecular Weight | 40.00 g/mol |
| Melting Point | 318°C |
| Boiling Point | 1,388°C |
| Density | 2.13 g/cm³ (solid); ~1.5 g/cm³ (50% solution) |
| Solubility in Water | Highly soluble |
| pH (1% solution) | ~13.0 |
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