Description
Caustic Soda (Sodium Hydroxide) Lye 1 Lt
caustic soda (sodium hydroxide) is used as a reagent in experiments and to adjust the pH of solutions.
Uses in a lab
Adjusting pH: Sodium hydroxide is a strong base that can increase the pH of solutions.
Identifying metal ions: Sodium hydroxide solutions can be used to identify some metal ions, such as aluminum, calcium, and magnesium.
Reactive addition: The hydroxide anion in sodium hydroxide can be used in reactive addition capacities.