NaOH

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:chemical_compound
gptkb:foundation
alkaloid
gptkbp:appearance white solid
gptkbp:boilingPoint 1,388 °C
gptkbp:CASNumber gptkb:1310-73-2
gptkbp:chemicalFormula gptkb:NaOH
gptkbp:containsElement hydrogen
oxygen
sodium
gptkbp:deliquescent true
gptkbp:density 2.13 g/cm³
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Humphry_Davy
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1807
gptkbp:dissolved fats
proteins
grease
gptkbp:EC_number 215-185-5
gptkbp:GHSClassification corrosive
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label NaOH
gptkbp:isCorrosiveTo metals
organic tissue
gptkbp:isHygroscopic true
gptkbp:isStrongBase true
gptkbp:IUPACName sodium hydroxide
gptkbp:meltingPoint 318 °C
gptkbp:molecularWeight 39.997 g/mol
gptkbp:otherName gptkb:lye
caustic soda
gptkbp:pKa 15.7
gptkbp:producedBy reaction of sodium carbonate with calcium hydroxide
electrolysis of brine
gptkbp:produces heat when dissolved in water
gptkbp:PubChem_CID 14798
gptkbp:riskFactor causes severe skin burns and eye damage
gptkbp:solubility high
gptkbp:storage store in tightly closed container
keep away from acids
gptkbp:type aluminum
carbon dioxide
acids
gptkbp:UNNumber 1823
gptkbp:uses paper manufacturing
chemical manufacturing
water treatment
soap making
drain cleaner
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sodium_hydroxide
gptkb:Arrhenius_acid–base_theory
gptkb:Arrhenius_acid-base_theory
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6