Sodium Chloride

GPTKB entity

Properties (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf chemical compound
gptkbp:chemicalFormula NaCl
gptkbp:dissolved 357 g/L
gptkbp:distribution 2.165 g/cm³
gptkbp:environmentalImpact affects aquatic life
used in road de-icing
can cause salinity in water bodies
can lead to soil salinization
gptkbp:flavorProfile salty
gptkbp:grainComposition sodium ions
chloride ions
gptkbp:hasFacilities 58.44 g/mol
gptkbp:history used in food preservation
important trade commodity
used since ancient times
used in rituals and medicine
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sodium Chloride
gptkbp:iceClass 1465 °C
801 °C
gptkbp:internationalClassification dissolves
produces salt and water
gptkbp:internationalCooperation over 300 million tons annually
largest_producers_include_China,_USA,_and_India
gptkbp:involvedCountries produces salt and water
gptkbp:isATypeOf 7647-14-5
gptkbp:marketedAs food processing
pharmaceuticals
water treatment
chemical synthesis
gptkbp:numberOfFigures 231-598-3
gptkbp:occursAnnually salt mines
sea water
gptkbp:origin sodium chloride
gptkbp:productionCompany evaporation of seawater
solar evaporation
mining of rock salt
solution mining
gptkbp:regulatoryCompliance muscle contraction
electrolyte
nerve function
maintains fluid balance
generally_recognized_as_safe_(GRAS)
gptkbp:rootSystem cubic
gptkbp:safetyFeatures non-toxic
irritant in high concentrations
gptkbp:storage store in a cool, dry place
gptkbp:trimLevels neutral
gptkbp:uses water softening
food seasoning
de-icing agent
preservative