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Sodium Bicarbonate
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Sodium Bicarbonate |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Baking soda;Sodium hydrogen carbonate;Bicarbonate of soda |
| Chinese name | 碳酸氢钠 |
| Chinese synonyms | 小苏打;重碳酸钠;酸式碳酸钠 |
| Chemical category | Inorganic Salts |
| CAS No. | 144-55-8 |
| EINECS No. | 205-633-8 |
| Molecular formula | NaHCO3 |
| Molecular weight | 84.01 |
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Technical indicators
NaHCO3 content ≥99.0%; chloride ≤0.05%; sulfate ≤0.05%; heavy metals (as Pb) ≤5 ppm; loss on drying ≤0.2%
Performance characteristics
White crystalline powder, soluble in water, decomposes on heating releasing CO2
Application scenarios
Food leavening agent, fire extinguishing agent, pharmaceutical antacid, feed additive, water treatment