Chemicals

Sodium Bicarbonate, 2.5Kg

Lab grade — This Sodium Bicarbonate is a white, crystalline powder not suitable for baking or medical uses. It is commonly used in the lab as a pH buffering agent, an electrolyte replenisher, systemic alkalizer and in cleaning solutions. NC-10712

$19.95

Sodium Borate Decahydrate, 500g

Lab grade — Sodium Borate Decahydrate consists of white, noncombustable crystals, slightly water soluble. It is used in fire assaying of gold and other precious metals. The commercial name for Sodium Borate is Borax. NC-1686

$12.95

Sodium Carbonate, 500g

Lab grade — A white, crystalline powder with an alkaline taste. Soluble in water and glycerin, insoluble in alcohol. Its many uses include in photography, cleaning compounds, pH control, and glass manufacturing. Gives a yellow flame color. NC-1687

$12.95

Sodium Chlorate, 500g

Lab grade — A powerful oxidizer. Sodium chlorate is a white crystalline powder commonly used in the production of chlorine dioxide, a bleaching agent used in the pulp and paper industry. It is a precipitate for palladium. NC-2554

$29.95

Sodium Hydroxide Beads, 2.5kg

Lab grade beads — Also called Caustic Soda, sodium hydroxide is a white deliquescent solid soluble in water, alcohol and glycerol. Commonly used in soap making. Restricted to Standard Ground only. Adult signature required. HazMat fee applies. NC-2091

$44.95

Sodium Hydroxide Beads, 25 lb

Lab grade beads — Also called Caustic Soda, sodium hydroxide is a white deliquescent solid soluble in water, alcohol and glycerol. Commonly used in soap making. Restricted to Standard Ground only. Adult signature required. HazMat fee applies. NC-9484

$129.00

Sodium Metabisulfite, 500g

Technical grade — Sodium metabisulfite is commonly used to precipitate dissolved gold out of aqua regia and gold chloride solutions. Use about 1-1/2 tablespoons of sodium metabisulfite (SMB) for every ounce of dissolved scrap metal in solution. Good ventilation is critical as adding SMB to aqua regia produces corrosive vapors. NC-10319

$14.95

Sodium Metabisulfite, 2.5kg

Lab grade — Sodium metabisulfite is commonly used to precipitate dissolved gold out of aqua regia and gold chloride solutions. NC-12597

$49.95

Sodium Metal, 100g, Lab

Lab Grade — Sodium Metal appears as a silvery soft metal that becomes grayish white upon exposure to air. Burns violently with explosions that may spatter the material. NC-14592

$79.95

Sodium Nitrate, 500g

Lab grade — Readily forms colorless hexagonal crystals. Can be used to make Nitric Acid when combined with Hydrochloric Acid. It is a strong oxidizer but stable under ordinary conditions. Its many uses include the manufacture of pyrotechnics and fertilizer plus as pottery enamel. Restricted to Standard Ground only. NC-1867

$16.95

Sodium Nitrate, 2.5kg

Lab grade — Readily forms colorless hexagonal crystals. Can be used to make Nitric Acid when combined with Hydrochloric Acid. It is a strong oxidizer but stable under ordinary conditions. Its many uses include the manufacture of pyrotechnics and fertilizer plus as pottery enamel. Restricted to Standard Ground only. NC-8495

$59.95

Sodium Silicate Solution, 16oz

Tech grade — Sodium silicate, also known as waterglass, is a white or colorless compound with a thick slippery texture that is composed of sodium oxide and silica. It is used in a variety of applications, including as a binder, detergent builder, and fire retardant. Sometimes used to temporarily seal small cracks in the cooling system. NC-0882

$14.95