Sodium Metal

Inorganic Salts/ Basic Chemicals

Sodium Metal

Chemical structure Sodium Metal
CAS No. 7440-23-5
Molecular FormulaNa
Molecular Weight22.99 g/mol
SynonymSodium
Uses

Sodium is used in the production of titanium, sodamide, sodium cyanide, sodium peroxide, and sodium hydride.

Liquid sodium has been used as a coolant for nuclear reactors.

It is uses in manufacturing of organic products.

It is also used in improving the structure of alloys.

It is also used in separating zirconium and potassium from their compounds.

Sodium vapor is used in streetlights and produces a brilliant yellow light.