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Sodium silicate 20litres
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Sodium formate 25kg
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Sodium formate is a chemical compound with the formula HCOONa. It is the sodium salt of formic acid. Here are some key points about sodium formate:
Properties
- Chemical Formula: HCOONa
- Molecular Weight: 68.01 g/mol
- Appearance: White, crystalline solid
- Solubility: Highly soluble in water
- Density: 1.92 g/cm³
- Melting Point: 253 °C (487 °F) (decomposes)
- Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling
Description
Uses of sodium formate
- Deicing Agent:
- Sodium formate is used in airports for deicing runways. It is preferred over chloride salts due to its less corrosive nature.
- Leather Industry:
- It is used in the tanning process to neutralize the sulfuric acid used in the deliming process.
- Textile Dyeing:
- Acts as a buffering agent.
- Feed Additive:
- Used as a preservative in animal feed.
- Chemical Synthesis:
- Intermediate in the production of formic acid and oxalic acid.
Additional information
| Weight | 25 lbs |
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