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solid sodium hydroxide
« on: October 02, 2006, 06:56:08 AM »
Hello.

I've quoted 2 sentences from wiki, and it reads:

Pure sodium hydroxide is a white solid, available in pellets, flakes, granules, and also 50% saturated solution. It is very deliquescent and also readily absorbs carbon dioxide from the air, so it should be stored in an airtight container.

It absorb moisture readily. I've accidentally place it such a way that it can be contacted by surrounding air, and it started to liquify. Is there any way i can turn it back into the "very" solid form as before  ???
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Re: solid sodium hydroxide
« Reply #1 on: October 02, 2006, 07:48:19 AM »
Hello.

I've quoted 2 sentences from wiki, and it reads:

Pure sodium hydroxide is a white solid, available in pellets, flakes, granules, and also 50% saturated solution. It is very deliquescent and also readily absorbs carbon dioxide from the air, so it should be stored in an airtight container.

It absorb moisture readily. I've accidentally place it such a way that it can be contacted by surrounding air, and it started to liquify. Is there any way i can turn it back into the "very" solid form as before  ???
Check meaning of a word - deliquescent
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Re: solid sodium hydroxide
« Reply #2 on: October 03, 2006, 05:13:04 AM »
Deliquescent materials have such a strong affinity for moisture that they form a liquid solution if left in normal air for a time.

Whats wrong?

I mean if theres any ways i can remove the moisture?
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Re: solid sodium hydroxide
« Reply #3 on: October 03, 2006, 06:54:53 AM »
It absorb moisture readily, ie is dequescent.

Anhydrous NaOH can be obtained by heating wet NaOH to nearby its melting point ~300 C in air without CO2
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