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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | White, slightly [ | + | White, slightly [[hygroscopic|hygroscopic]] crystals. Sodium formate is used as a neutral [[buffer|buffering agent]]. It is also used as a [[sequestrant|sequestering agent]] for trivalent metal ions, such as [[chromium|chromium]]. Sodium formate is added to increase the fixation in chrome tanning baths. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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[[[SliderGallery rightalign|aaiNAFORMATE.jpg~FTIR]]] | [[[SliderGallery rightalign|aaiNAFORMATE.jpg~FTIR]]] | ||
| + | ==Risks== | ||
| + | * ThermoFisher: [https://www.fishersci.com/store/msds?partNumber=S648500&productDescription=SODIUM+FORMATE+CERTIFIED+500G&vendorId=VN00033897&countryCode=US&language=en SDS] | ||
| − | == | + | == Physical and Chemical Properties == |
Soluble in water (pH=7) and glycerol. Slightly soluble in ethanol. Insoluble in ether. | Soluble in water (pH=7) and glycerol. Slightly soluble in ethanol. Insoluble in ether. | ||
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! scope="row"| Melting Point | ! scope="row"| Melting Point | ||
| − | | 253 | + | | 253 C |
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! scope="row"| Density | ! scope="row"| Density | ||
| − | | 1.919 | + | | 1.919 g/ml |
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! scope="row"| Molecular Weight | ! scope="row"| Molecular Weight | ||
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* G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 343 | * G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 343 | ||
Latest revision as of 07:48, 2 June 2022
Description
White, slightly Hygroscopic crystals. Sodium formate is used as a neutral buffering agent. It is also used as a sequestering agent for trivalent metal ions, such as Chromium. Sodium formate is added to increase the fixation in chrome tanning baths.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Protan [Hercules]
Risks
- ThermoFisher: SDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
Soluble in water (pH=7) and glycerol. Slightly soluble in ethanol. Insoluble in ether.
| Composition | CHOONa |
|---|---|
| CAS | 141-53-7 |
| Melting Point | 253 C |
| Density | 1.919 g/ml |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 68.0 |
Resources and Citations
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 343
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- Matt Roberts, Don Etherington, Bookbinding and the Conservation of Books: a Dictionary of Descriptive Terminology, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington DC, 1982
- Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia, Douglas M. Considine (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1976
- The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 8765