Product Name:

Sodium Hydride

WCode:

19-025

CAS No.

7646-69-7

Molecular Formula:

NaH

Formula Weight:

23.99

           

Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State

Silver gray particle

Melting Point

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. 

 

Sales Specification

Appearance

Gray powder

Assay

65% Min

 

 

Transportation

UN No.:

1427

Hazard Class:

4.3

Packing Group:

I