Sodium bicarbonate, commonly known as baking soda, is a chemical compound with the formula NaHCO3. It is a salt composed of sodium ions and bicarbonate ions. Sodium bicarbonate is a white solid that is crystalline but often appears as a fine powder. It has a slightly salty, alkaline taste resembling that of washing soda (sodium carbonate).
Spefication
Items
Standard
Description
White crystalline powder
Total Alkality (As NAHCO3)
99% MIN.
Chloride (Cl)
0.4% MAX.
ARSENIC (AS)
0.0001% MAX.
HEAVY METALS (PB)
0.0005% MAX.
LOSS ON DRYING
0.20% MAX.
PH VALUE
8.6 MAX.
NH4
pass
Conclusion
Pass the standard specifications
Application
* Sodium bicarbonate, referred to as baking soda, is primarily used in baking as a leavening agent.
* Used to extinguish small grease or electrical fires by being thrown over the fire, as heating of sodium bicarbonate releases carbon dioxide.
* Sodium bicarbonate can be used to kill cockroaches.
* Sodium bicarbonate can be administered to pools, spas, and garden ponds to raise the total alkalinity.
* Baking powder, also sold for cooking, contains around 30% of bicarbonate, and various acidic ingredients which are activated by the addition of water, without the need for additional acids in the cooking medium.
