Description

General information about NaHCO3

Baking soda or in other words NaHCO3 is a chemical substance that is used in many industries. In most cases, this product is usually used for food and decontamination purposes, but it also has many uses in various large industries. This substance is a type of salt that consists of the ionic compound of Na and bicarbonate ions. Baking soda is a white crystalline substance that is found in powder and solid form. This product is an alkaline compound, and when combined with any type of acid, it releases carbon dioxide gas. This issue has made this product widely used in cake and pastry making because it makes cakes and pastries puff up. This product is a chemical substance, and for this reason, it is not recommended to use lots of it in foods.

Usage of NaHCO3

NaHCO3 is used in various fields. Let’s explore these areas together. It has many applications in the food industry. For example, this product is used to bake cookies, cakes, and also some foods. In agricultural industries, this product can be used as an anti-pest and anti-fungal. The use of this product has many fans in the entertainment and fireworks industries. In the field of health and treatment, baking soda is usually used as a medicinal product. Baking soda has wide uses in many medicines as well as medical procedures. Due to the amazing properties of NaHCO3, the fields of using this product are not limited to the things we have said, but this product is used in cleaning, producing toothpaste, mouthwashes, cattle feed, neutralizing acids and bases, fire extinguishers, increasing the pH of various products, etc. It also has various uses. Due to its chemical nature and mild structure, this product can be used easily in various fields.

Technical data sheet & chemical Formula

NaHCO3 is a crystalline and powdery solid that is white and has no smell. Chemical formula of baking soda is NaHCO3. This product decomposes into sodium carbonate at a temperature above 50 degrees Celsius. In addition to being soluble in water, this product is also soluble in acetone and methanol, but it is not soluble in ethanol. This product is an amphoteric combination whose aqueous solution has a slightly gamey effect. At a temperature above 50°C, baking soda decomposes into sodium carbonate at a relatively slower rate, but at a temperature above 200°C, this reaction will take place much faster. In general, NaHCO3 is a relatively old chemical whose use goes back thousands of years.  According to the research, the first people who used this product were the ancient Egyptians, who used baking soda to clean their teeth and treat wounds.

How is packing of NaHCO3?

NaHCO3 is not a toxic or dangerous chemical. That’s why its packaging is almost simple and low-cost. In general, according to the manufacturer’s decision, this product can be delivered to customers in plastic, cardboard, and paper packaging. Edible types of this product usually enter the market in smaller packages, but industrial and widely used types of this product can reach customers in larger packages. In general, there is no need to pay attention to special factors for storing and transporting baking soda.

Safety & warning & transportation

Indeed, NaHCO3 is not a relatively toxic and dangerous substance, but it is better that you use high-quality covers, gloves, and masks when working with this product for industrial actions. Inhaling the smell of baking soda for a long time can irritate the nose as well as the respiratory system, and contact with baking soda with the skin of the body may also cause a lot of inflammation. There is no need to pay attention to many safety factors for transferring baking soda. The only issue that needs attention is that this product should not be placed in a humid environment and it is better to use suitable containers for its transportation.