Sodium
ALDRICH/262714 - 99.95% trace metals basis, ingot
Synonym: Sodium metal
CAS Number: 7440-23-5
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): Na
Molecular Weight: 22.99
EC Number: 231-132-9
MDL Number: MFCD00085307
Linear Formula: Na
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | 99.95% trace metals basis |
| bp | 883 °C (lit.) |
| form | ingot |
| InChI | 1S/Na |
| InChI key | KEAYESYHFKHZAL-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 97.8 °C (lit.) |
| Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
| reaction suitability | reagent type: reductant |
| resistivity | 4.69 μΩ-cm, 20°C |
| SMILES string | [Na] |
| vapor pressure | 1 mmHg ( 440 °C) |
| Application: | Covalent functionalization modifier for carbon nanotubes Reactant involved in: • Synthesis of atrane complexes • Zintl phases • Sodium dislodging for depolymerization • Graphitization of aerogel-like carbons |
| Packaging: | Packaged under nitrogen in ampules. |
| Symbol | ![]() GHS02,GHS05 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H260 - H314 |
| Precautionary statements | P223 - P231 + P232 - P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P370 + P378 - P422 |
| Hazard Codes | F,C |
| Risk Statements | 14/15-34 |
| Safety Statements | 5-43-45 |
| RIDADR | UN 1428 4.3 / PGI |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 179.6 °F |
| Flash Point(C) | 82 °C |
| Supplemental Hazard Statements | EUH014 |
| Purity | 99.95% trace metals basis |
| bp | 883 °C (lit.) |
| mp | 97.8 °C (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 12352300 |



