Sodium Bicarbonate
Primarily used in baking as a leavening agent, it is also used to tenderise meat. As a medicine when mixed with water, it can be used as an antacid to treat acid indigestion and heartburn. It is also used widely in personal care products like toothpaste, and in mouthwashes due to its antiseptic properties.
- Synonyms
- Sodium hydrogen carbonate, Bicarbonate of soda, Carbonic acid monosodium salt, Baking soda, NaHCO3, Sodium Acid Carbonate, Sodium Bicarbonate
- Chemical Formula
- NaHCO3
- CAS Number
- 144-55-8
Characteristics
- Molar Weight
- 84.006g/mol
- Melting Point
- Decomposes starting at 50 °C
- Flash Point
- Incombustible
- Density
- 2.2 g/cc
- Forms
- Powder, White
Uses and Applications
Key applications
- Beverage processing
- Detergent
- Food packaging
- Buffer agent
- Food additive
- Water treatment
- Cleaning products
- pH control
- Textile handling
- Pharmaceuticals
- Laundry products
- Animal feed
- Agricultural (non-pesticide)