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Sodium formate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Sodium formate is used in analytical chemistry to precipitate noble metals. It is used for tanning leather, for dyeing and printing fabrics. It acts as an electroplating agent, an acidulant in the textile industry, a reducing agent, a mordant, a complexing agent. Further, it is used in photographic fixing baths. In addition, it is used as a buffering agent for strong mineral acids and food additive.
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Sodium formate is used in analytical chemistry to precipitate noble metals. It is used for tanning leather, for dyeing and printing fabrics. It acts as an electroplating agent, an acidulant in the textile industry, a reducing agent, a mordant, a complexing agent. Further, it is used in photographic fixing baths. In addition, it is used as a buffering agent for strong mineral acids and food additive.
Solubility
Soluble in water, alcohol, glycerol and formic acid. Insoluble in ether.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids. Moisture sensitive
Specifications
Melting Point
259°C to 262°C
Density
1.92
Quantity
1000 g
Beilstein
3595134
Sensitivity
Hygroscopic
Merck Index
14,8621
Solubility Information
Soluble in water,alcohol,glycerol and formic acid. Insoluble in ether.
Formula Weight
68.01
Percent Purity
98%
Chemical Name or Material
Sodium formate
Hazard Category
H315-H320-H335-H500
Precautionary Statement
P210-P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber
205-488-0
RTECSNumber
LR0350000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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