300°C (slowly
decomposes at 300°C, completely decompose at 800°C)
Specific Gravity
0.92
Solubility in Water
Reacts violently
Vapor Density
8.2
NFPA Ratings
Health: 0;
Flammability: 1; Reactivity: 2
Stability
Not available.
Avoid exposure to air & water (Dangerous when wet)
Applications
Sodium Hydride is a strong base used in organic and inorganic
fine chemical synthesis. It is used as a condensation, alkylation
and polymerization agent in making other chemical compounds. It is
used as a drying agent.