NaOH
Strong base formula
NaOH is the chemical formula for sodium hydroxide, a strongly alkaline compound also called caustic soda or lye.
It appears as a white solid that dissolves readily in water, generating heat.
Industrial uses include soap making, paper production, and drain cleaning.
The lye solution was too concentrated and burned through the fabric.
Hydroxide cleaning solution
- caustic sodaSodium hydroxide
- baseSupporting bottom structure
- alkaliAcid-neutralizing ionic compound
- pelletsSmall compressed spheres
flakes · deliquescent · hygroscopic · exothermic · dissociation · aqueous · electrolyte · strong base
Chemical for clogged pipes
- oven cleanerSolvent for baked-on grease
- degreaserOil-dissolving cleaner
- unclogRemove an obstruction
- greaseThick oily lubricant
lye soap · industrial cleaning · pipe cleaner · dissolve · organic matter · heavy-duty · stripping · paint remover
Damage by heat
- chemical burnDamage from corrosive substances
- hazardousLikely to cause injury
- dangerousApt to cause harm
- irritantSource of vexation
toxic · reactive · safety · gloves · goggles · protective equipment · ventilation · fume hood
Measuring concentration by addition
- buretteCalibrated tube for titration
- pipetteGraduated liquid transfer tube
- indicatorSign revealing status
- phenolphthaleinAcid-base indicator compound
neutralization · acid-base · stoichiometry · reagent · standardization · molarity · normality · volumetric
Converting fibers to cloth
- petroleum refiningCrude oil distillation industry
- water treatmentCleaning supply for consumption
- chemical manufacturingIndustrial synthesis of compounds
- Bayer processBauxite purification technique
rayon · cellophane · mercerization · etching · food processing · biodiesel
Crafting cleansing products
- fatty acidsOrganic molecules in fats
- triglyceridesThree-chained fat molecules
- glycerolTrihydric alcohol, viscous, sweet
- cold processSoapmaking without added heat
lye
Hydroxide cleaning solution
- caustic sodaSodium hydroxide
- baseSupporting bottom structure
- alkaliAcid-neutralizing ionic compound
pellets · flakes · deliquescent · hygroscopic · exothermic · dissociation · aqueous · electrolyte · strong base · ionic bond
drain cleaner
Chemical for clogged pipes
- oven cleanerSolvent for baked-on grease
- degreaserOil-dissolving cleaner
- unclogRemove an obstruction
grease · lye soap · industrial cleaning · pipe cleaner · dissolve · organic matter · heavy-duty · stripping · paint remover · descaling
burn
Damage by heat
- chemical burnDamage from corrosive substances
- hazardousLikely to cause injury
- dangerousApt to cause harm
irritant · toxic · reactive · safety · gloves · goggles · protective equipment · ventilation · fume hood · MSDS
titration
Measuring concentration by addition
- buretteCalibrated tube for titration
- pipetteGraduated liquid transfer tube
- indicatorSign revealing status
phenolphthalein · neutralization · acid-base · stoichiometry · reagent · standardization · molarity · normality · volumetric · analyte
textile processing
Converting fibers to cloth
- petroleum refiningCrude oil distillation industry
- water treatmentCleaning supply for consumption
- chemical manufacturingIndustrial synthesis of compounds
Bayer process · rayon · cellophane · mercerization · etching · food processing · biodiesel
soap making
Crafting cleansing products
- fatty acidsOrganic molecules in fats
- triglyceridesThree-chained fat molecules
- glycerolTrihydric alcohol, viscous, sweet
cold process · trace · curing · oils · coconut oil · olive oil · palm oil
Corrosive hydrogen chloride solution
acid · strong acid · sulfuric acid · nitric acid · proton donor
Corrosive hydrogen chloride solution