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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A colorless, hygroscopic powder. Hydrated sodium acetate is used in photographic emulsions as a [ | + | A colorless, hygroscopic powder. Hydrated sodium acetate is used in photographic emulsions as a [[buffer|buffer]]. It is also used as a [[mordant|mordant]] for dyeing [[textile|textiles]] and as a [[preservative|preservative]] in tanning [[hide|hides]]. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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[[[SliderGallery rightalign|sodium acetate.jpg~Chemical structure]]] | [[[SliderGallery rightalign|sodium acetate.jpg~Chemical structure]]] | ||
| − | == | + | == Risks == |
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| + | * Combustible. | ||
| + | * Contact may cause irritation. | ||
| + | * ThermoFisher: [https://www.fishersci.com/store/msds?partNumber=BP333500&productDescription=SODIUM+ACETATE+ANHYDROUS+500G&vendorId=VN00033897&countryCode=US&language=en SDS] | ||
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| + | ==Physical and Chemical Properties== | ||
Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in ethanol. Soluble in ether. | Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in ethanol. Soluble in ether. | ||
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! scope="row"| Melting Point | ! scope="row"| Melting Point | ||
| − | | 58 | + | | 58 C |
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! scope="row"| Density | ! scope="row"| Density | ||
| − | | 1.45 | + | | 1.45 g/ml |
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! scope="row"| Molecular Weight | ! scope="row"| Molecular Weight | ||
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! scope="row"| Boiling Point | ! scope="row"| Boiling Point | ||
| − | | 324 | + | | 324 C |
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| − | == | + | ==Resources and Citations== |
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* Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993 | * Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993 | ||
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* ''The Merck Index'', Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 8711 | * ''The Merck Index'', Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 8711 | ||
| − | * Wikipedia | + | * Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_acetate (Jan. 6 2006) |
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:18, 31 May 2022
Description
A colorless, hygroscopic powder. Hydrated sodium acetate is used in photographic emulsions as a Buffer. It is also used as a Mordant for dyeing textiles and as a Preservative in tanning hides.
Synonyms and Related Terms
sodium acetate trihydrate; Natriumacetat (Deut.); acetato de sódio (Port.)
Risks
- Combustible.
- Contact may cause irritation.
- ThermoFisher: SDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in ethanol. Soluble in ether.
| Composition | NaC2H3O2 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 127-09-3 (anhydrous) |
| Melting Point | 58 C |
| Density | 1.45 g/ml |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 82.04 |
| Boiling Point | 324 C |
Resources and Citations
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 8711
- Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_acetate (Jan. 6 2006)