Sodium hydroxide [ 1310-73-2 ]

Melting point ° C (681) lit.

The boiling point 145 ° C
Density 1.515 g/mL ° C at 20

Steam density < 1 (vs air)

Steam pressure 1 mm ° C) employed by Hg (745

Refractive index 1,473-1,475
Flashpoint 176-178 ° C
Storage conditions 2-8 ° C

Solubility H2O: 1 M ° C, clear at 20, colorless

From beads

Water solubility SOLUBLE
Decomposition 176-178 DHS C
Sensitivity Air Sensitive & Hygroscopic
Merck 14,8627