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Sodium Chloride
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Sodium Chloride |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Sodium chloride;Salt;Table salt |
| Chinese name | 氯化钠 |
| Chinese synonyms | 食盐;海盐;精制盐 |
| Chemical category | Inorganic Salts |
| CAS No. | 7647-14-5 |
| EINECS No. | 231-598-3 |
| Molecular formula | NaCl |
| Molecular weight | 58.44 |
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Technical indicators
NaCl content ≥99.0% (refined) or ≥97.0% (industrial); moisture ≤0.5%; water-insoluble matter ≤0.1%; Ca and Mg ≤0.1%
Performance characteristics
White crystalline powder or granules, soluble in water, salty taste
Application scenarios
Food seasoning and preservative, chlor-alkali industry, water treatment, de-icing agent, pharmaceutical