Sodium Chloride
Sodium Chloride
Inorganic Chemical Compound
Sodium Chloride, commonly known as common salt, is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula NaCl. It appears as a white, crystalline solid and is odorless with a characteristic salty taste.
Sodium chloride is widely used in food processing, chemical manufacturing, water treatment, pharmaceuticals, and de-icing applications. It is valued for its stability, purity, and essential role in various industrial processes.
Physical & Chemical Properties
NaCl
≥ 98% – 99%
White crystalline
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Sodium Chloride
Product Specifications| Specifications | Range |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystalline powder or granules |
| Assay (NaCl) | 97.0 % min |
| Moisture | 0.5 % max |
| Insoluble Matter | 0.1 % max |
| Specifications | Range |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White free-flowing crystals |
| Assay (NaCl) | 99.0 % min |
| Moisture | 0.3 % max |
| Iodine (if applicable) | As per requirement |
| Specifications | Range |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Assay (NaCl) | 99.5 % min |
| pH (5% Solution) | 6.5 – 7.5 |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | 10 ppm max |
| Loss on Drying | 0.5 % max |
Sodium Chloride
Sodium Chloride Applications
Sodium chloride is widely used as a seasoning, preservative, and flavor enhancer in food processing and preservation.
It is used in textile dyeing and finishing processes to improve dye absorption and fixation.
It serves as a basic raw material for the manufacture of chlorine, caustic soda, and soda ash.
Sodium chloride is commonly applied for de-icing roads and highways during winter conditions.
Used in water softening and treatment processes to remove hardness-causing minerals.
Used in animal feed formulations and mineral supplements to support livestock nutrition.
Sodium chloride is used in medical solutions, saline preparations, and pharmaceutical formulations.
Applied in drilling fluids and well-completion operations to control pressure and stabilize formations.