Sodium Hydroxide Solution (NaOH):
Concentrations:
1. 10% w/w (10% NaOH in water)
2. 20% w/w (20% NaOH in water)
3. 30% w/w (30% NaOH in water)
4. 40% w/w (40% NaOH in water)
5. 50% w/w (50% NaOH in water)
Physical Properties:
1. Clear, colorless liquid
2. Highly alkaline (pH 14)
3. Viscous, syrupy texture (concentration-dependent)
4. Soluble in water
5. Density: 1.5-2.0 g/cm³ (concentration-dependent)
Uses:
1. Cleaning agents (drain cleaners, oven cleaners)
2. Water treatment (pH adjustment)
3. Paper and pulp processing
4. Textile industry (bleaching, dyeing)
5. Pharmaceuticals (manufacturing, formulation)
6. Food industry (food processing, curing)
7. Laboratory reagent
Industrial Applications:
1. Chemical processing
2. Petroleum refining
3. Natural gas processing
4. Wastewater treatment
5. Biofuel production
