Product details
Physical Properties of Sodium Chloride – NaCl
- Appearance: Crystalline, colorless or white; has a characteristic salty taste
- Melting Point: 801 °C
- Boiling Point: 1413 °C
- Solubility in Water: 35.9 g/100 mL at 25 °C
- Density: 2.16 g/cm³
Chemical Properties of NaCl
- Strong electrolyte, completely dissociates in water into positive (Na⁺) and negative (Cl⁻) ions
- Neutral salt
- Slightly soluble in alcohol, highly soluble in concentrated hydrochloric acid
- Combines metallic and non-metallic properties, forming ionic compounds
Applications of Sodium Chloride
Industrial Applications
- Global annual consumption of purified salt is about 200 million tons, accounting for 80% of total salt production worldwide
- Leather and footwear production: Used to preserve hides
- Rubber production: Acts as a whitening and corrosion agent
- Oil and gas: Important component in drilling fluids
- Can be used to produce other chemicals like aluminum, copper, steel, and sodium hypochlorite through molten or solution electrolysis
Agriculture and Animal Husbandry
- Balances physiological processes in livestock and poultry, promoting growth and reducing disease
- Used for seed sorting by weight
- Acts as a micronutrient when mixed with organic fertilizers, improving fertilizer efficiency
Food Industry
- Main ingredient in table salt, widely used as seasoning
- Preserves raw food like fish and shrimp to prevent spoilage before cooking
- Eliminates odors, maintains fruit color, enhances flavor, and controls fermentation
Medical and Healthcare
- Pure NaCl used for wound sterilization
- Treats colds, prepares saline solutions, detoxification medications, and other medicinal purposes
- Provides essential minerals, detoxifies, purifies, and supports skin care and oral health
Household Uses
- Used for cooking, food preservation, cleaning, and maintaining fresh flowers
- Cleans cutting boards, glassware, kitchen surfaces, and greasy pans
- Removes stains from clothing and surfaces, deodorizes shoes, deters ants
- Extends the color life of fabrics when soaking clothes in cold salt water
- Can extinguish small grease fires and prevent candle wax from dripping
- Treats minor mouth injuries, insect bites, and skin irritations
Other Applications
- Melting snow and ice on roads
Usage Instructions and Storage
- Usage depends on the intended application in each industry; follow specific guidelines
- Always read the manufacturer’s instructions on the packaging before use
- Store in a dry, well-ventilated place, away from moisture and direct sunlight
