Physical description: This substance is an odorless, white solid that is classified as corrosive and an irritant. It is often used in cleaning products. Chemical information: Observed melting point: 320 °C Observed boiling point: 1380 °C Estimated MW: 39 g/mol Density: 2.13 g/cm³ Solubility in water: Soluble Other: very basic pH when dissolved in water Spectroscopic information: This substance is highly soluble in water, ethanol, methanol, and glycerol. This is a highly corrosive material and must be stored in plastic containers. This substance is very hygroscopic and reacts with carbon dioxide from ambient air. There is no ¹H or ¹3C NMR data for this compound. In flame atomization, this compound emitted a vellow-colored flame.

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Physical description: This substance is an odorless, white solid that is classified as corrosive and an irritant. It is
often used in cleaning products.
Chemical information:
Observed melting point: 320 °C
Observed boiling point: 1380 °C
Estimated MW: 39 g/mol
Density: 2.13 g/cm³
Solubility in water: Soluble
Other: very basic pH when dissolved in water
Spectroscopic information: This substance is highly soluble in water, ethanol, methanol, and glycerol.
This is a highly corrosive material and must be stored in plastic containers. This substance is very
hygroscopic and reacts with carbon dioxide from ambient air. There is no ¹H or ¹³C NMR data for this
compound. In flame atomization, this compound emitted a yellow-colored flame.
Transcribed Image Text:Physical description: This substance is an odorless, white solid that is classified as corrosive and an irritant. It is often used in cleaning products. Chemical information: Observed melting point: 320 °C Observed boiling point: 1380 °C Estimated MW: 39 g/mol Density: 2.13 g/cm³ Solubility in water: Soluble Other: very basic pH when dissolved in water Spectroscopic information: This substance is highly soluble in water, ethanol, methanol, and glycerol. This is a highly corrosive material and must be stored in plastic containers. This substance is very hygroscopic and reacts with carbon dioxide from ambient air. There is no ¹H or ¹³C NMR data for this compound. In flame atomization, this compound emitted a yellow-colored flame.
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