Sodium Chloride – 500 gram Packs

Sodium chloride is a neutral ionic compound of sodium and chloride ions used in chemistry education, analytical work and research settings. It readily forms aqueous electrolytes and serves as a familiar model of ionic crystal behaviour. Its properties make it relevant when teaching the relationships between composition, structure, solution behaviour and measured chemical reactions. Laboratory work involving Sodium Chloride can include carefully selected procedures such as electrical conductivity experiments and halide precipitation demonstrations, provided that the compound form, handling controls and experimental conditions are suitable. The 500 gram pack designation identifies the quantity offered rather than establishing analytical suitability or composition. As with all laboratory reagents, intended experiments should be matched to the supplied grade, documented specifications and current safety data. Where product wording does not identify a definite chemical form or mixture formulation, those details must be confirmed before calculations or use.

Product Specifications

Specification	Details
Appearance	White crystalline solid
Assay	99%
Chemical Name	Sodium chloride
Alternate Names	Common salt; sodium monochloride
Molecular Formula	NaCl
Empirical Formula	NaCl
CAS Number	7647-14-5
Molecular Weight	58.44 g/mol
Grade	LR Laboratory Reagent

Key Features of Sodium Chloride

• Identified chemically as Sodium chloride, with relevant laboratory characteristics.
• It readily forms aqueous electrolytes and serves as a familiar model of ionic crystal behaviour.
• Physical appearance: white crystalline solid.
• Composition information: NaCl.
• Appropriate for carefully selected educational and analytical experiments when the supplied form and method requirements are verified.

Laboratory Applications of Sodium Chloride

• Electrical conductivity experiments.
• Halide precipitation demonstrations.
• Solubility studies.
• Osmotic-pressure teaching.
• Aqueous standard-solution preparation.

Why Choose Lab Wale to Buy Sodium Chloride

Lab Wale offers a way for school, college, university and professional laboratory buyers to source Sodium Chloride alongside other scientific supplies. When choosing this reagent, compare its identified chemical form, listed grade and quantity with your intended procedure and institutional purchasing requirements. Review available technical and safety information before ordering, particularly where hydrate state or formulation can change calculated concentrations or handling controls. Product selection should reflect the particular experiment rather than an assumption that one grade suits every method.

Frequently Asked Questions About Sodium Chloride

What is Sodium Chloride used for in laboratories?

Sodium chloride is used in appropriate laboratory exercises including electrical conductivity experiments, halide precipitation demonstrations and solubility studies. The exact method, available grade and necessary safety supervision should be assessed before use.

What is the chemical formula of Sodium Chloride?

The compositional information for this listing is NaCl. Where a hydrate, formulation or mixture is not explicitly specified, the exact identity must be confirmed before calculating molar quantities or preparing analytical solutions.

What is the CAS number of Sodium Chloride?

The CAS information for the described product is 7647-14-5. An identifier for one hydrate or composition must not be assumed to identify a different variant; confirm the precise substance on the supplier label and safety documentation.

Can Sodium Chloride be used for college and research experiments?

It can be considered for the scientifically appropriate procedures described here, subject to experiment-specific requirements. The LR designation alone does not establish fitness for trace analysis or other tightly specified methods. Hazard controls and suitable supervision remain essential.

How should Sodium Chloride be stored and handled?

Keep tightly closed in a clean, dry place to prevent contamination. Use routine laboratory hygiene and eye protection; avoid unnecessary dust. Read the current Safety Data Sheet and follow local laboratory waste and spill procedures before opening or weighing the reagent.

Storage Conditions for Sodium Chloride

Keep tightly closed in a clean, dry place to prevent contamination. Keep containers correctly labelled and segregate from incompatible substances according to the current Safety Data Sheet. Avoid transferring material into unlabelled vessels, and check packaging integrity before use. Follow any additional humidity, light or containment requirements specified for the supplied product.

Precautions for Handling Sodium Chloride

Use routine laboratory hygiene and eye protection; avoid unnecessary dust. Review the current Safety Data Sheet before use. Wear appropriately selected gloves, a laboratory coat and chemical splash eye protection; work with suitable ventilation or containment where indicated. Prevent unnecessary inhalation and skin exposure, avoid incompatible mixing, and use designated spill response and waste disposal procedures. Educational work involving hazardous reagents requires competent supervision.