Sodium chloride, also known by various names such as table salt, rock salt, or halite, is an ionic salt that is a major component of seawater and natural mineral springs. It is used in a wide range of applications across many areas of daily life.
Technical specifications:
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CAS number: 7647-14-5.
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Molecular weight: 58.44 g/mol.
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State: Colorless crystalline solid
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Melting point: 801 °C.
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Boiling point: 1,413 °C.
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Density: 2.16 g/cm³.
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Solubility in water: 35.9 g/100 ml (at 25 °C).
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Storage: Store in a dry place, away from heat sources.
Applications:
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In leather production: Used to create a protective layer on leather to reduce environmental impacts on leather quality.
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In rubber manufacturing: Acts as a bleaching agent to clean rubber.
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In the oil and gas industry: Salt is a key component in drilling fluids for well drilling.
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In chemical production: Salt can be processed to produce various chemicals used in industries such as aluminum, copper, steel, and the production of bleach (Javel water) through methods like molten salt electrolysis or electrolysis of aqueous NaCl solutions with a membrane.
Storage and usage:
It is widely used in laboratories, research centers, production facilities, and factories.
