Sodium Metal Extra Pure

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Sodium Metal Extra Pure is a highly reactive, silvery-white metallic solid used extensively in laboratories and industries as a strong reducing agent and reagent in chemical synthesis. It is essential for producing sodium-based compounds and drying solvents. Due to its pyrophoric nature, it must be stored and handled under inert conditions such as mineral oil to prevent spontaneous ignition. It has significant uses in pharmaceuticals, organic synthesis, and metal processing but requires strict safety protocols because of its reactivity with water and air.

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Sodium Metal Extra Pure

PRIMARY USES

Analytical Reagent & Laboratory Applications:
Used as a strong reducing agent in chemical synthesis
• Employed in the preparation of sodium compounds and organosodium reagents
• Utilized for drying solvents by removing trace moisture
Chemical Manufacturing:
Essential in the production of sodium hydride, sodium alkoxides, and other sodium-based reagents
• Used in organic synthesis for deprotonation and reduction reactions
Pharmaceutical Industry:
Used as a reactant in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals and intermediates
Metal Industry:
Used as a heat transfer agent in some specialized metal processing
• Applied in sodium vapor lamps production

SECONDARY USES

Hydrogen Generation:
Reacts with water to generate hydrogen gas in controlled laboratory settings
Industrial Applications:
Used in the manufacture of synthetic rubber and dyes
• Employed in catalyst preparation and refining processes

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES

1. Basic Identification Attributes

Chemical Name: Sodium Metal
• CAS Number: 7440-23-5
• HS Code: 2805.19.00
• Molecular Formula: Na
• Synonyms:

Metallic sodium
Sodium (Na)

2. Physical & Chemical Properties

Physical State: Soft, silvery-white metallic solid
Color & Odor: Silvery metallic, odorless
• Melting Point: 97.8 °C
• Boiling Point: 883 °C
• Density: Approximately 0.97 g/cm³ (lighter than water)
• Solubility:

Reacts vigorously with water, producing sodium hydroxide and hydrogen gas
Insoluble in organic solvents
• pH Level: Strongly alkaline on contact with water due to NaOH formation
• Vapor Pressure: Negligible at room temperature
• Flash Point: Highly flammable and pyrophoric in air

3. Safety & Hazard Attributes

Hazard Class (GHS Classification):

Highly flammable metal (Category 1)
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage (Category 1)
• NFPA Ratings:
Health: 3
Flammability: 4
Reactivity: 3
• Exposure Limits:
No specific OSHA PEL; avoid inhalation of dust or fumes
• Reactivity:
Reacts violently with water, acids, and moisture
Pyrophoric: ignites spontaneously on contact with air or moisture

4. Storage & Handling Attributes

Storage Conditions:

Store under inert atmosphere (e.g., mineral oil or argon) to prevent air and moisture contact
Keep container tightly sealed in a cool, dry place
• Incompatible Materials:
Water, acids, oxidizing agents
• Container Type:
Specially designed airtight containers under mineral oil or inert gas
• Shelf Life:
Stable when stored properly under inert conditions
• Special Handling Requirements:
Use non-sparking tools
Handle with gloves and face shield in a well-ventilated area
Avoid all sources of ignition

5. Regulatory & Compliance Attributes

Regulatory Status:

Listed under REACH, OSHA, EPA inventories
• Transportation Restrictions:
Classified as a hazardous material; transport under strict regulations for flammable solids
• Waste Disposal Method:
Dispose of by controlled reaction with isopropanol or under professional hazardous waste protocols

6. Environmental & Health Impact

Ecotoxicity:

Reacts with water to form sodium hydroxide, which can be harmful in aquatic environments
• Persistence in Environment:
Does not persist as elemental sodium; rapidly reacts and neutralizes
• Carcinogenicity/Mutagenicity:
Not classified as carcinogenic or mutagenic
• Biodegradability:
Not biodegradable; inorganic metal

SAFETY HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
• Use flame-resistant gloves and protective clothing
• Wear safety goggles and face shield
• Use respiratory protection in poorly ventilated areas

Handling:
• Handle under inert atmosphere or mineral oil
• Avoid contact with water, moisture, and ignition sources
• Use non-sparking tools and grounded equipment

Storage:
• Store in airtight containers under inert conditions, away from moisture and heat sources

FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation:
• Move victim to fresh air immediately
• Seek medical attention if respiratory distress occurs

Skin Contact:
• Remove contaminated clothing
• Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes
• Seek urgent medical attention due to risk of severe burns

Eye Contact:
• Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes
• Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do
• Seek immediate medical attention

Ingestion:
• Do not induce vomiting
• Seek immediate medical attention