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223441
Sodium hydride
dry, 90%
Synonym(s):
Sodium monohydride
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Assay
90%
form
powder
reaction suitability
reagent type: reductant
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800 °C (dec.) (lit.)
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SMILES string
[Na]
InChI
1S/Na.H
InChI key
MPMYQQHEHYDOCL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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General description
Application
- preparation of sodium aluminum hydride (NaAlH4), which can be used as a hydrogen storage material[1]
- a base and a reducing agent for the deprotonation of alcohols, phenols, amides, ketones, and different functional groups[2]
- a hydride donor that can be used in various reactions such as nitriles, amides, and imines[3]
- for potential usage in thermal energy storage[4]
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Danger
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Sol. 1 - Met. Corr. 1 - Skin Corr. 1A - Water-react 1
Storage Class Code
4.3 - Hazardous materials which set free flammable gases upon contact with water
WGK
WGK 1
Flash Point(F)
365.0 °F - closed cup
Flash Point(C)
185 °C - closed cup
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How is shipping temperature determined? And how is it related to the product storage temperature?
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How can I determine the shelf life / expiration / retest date of this product?
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The product states 90% sodium hydride. Was is the remaining balance?
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The impurities in this product are not identified. This is a dry product, impurities may include hydrocarbons or compounds generated as a result of oxidation.
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What is Product 223441, Sodium Hydride, soluble in?
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Per the Merck Index, 13th Edition, it reacts explosively with water, violently with lower alcohols, ignites spontaneously on standing in moist air. Soluble in molten Sodium Hydroxide, insoluble in liquid Ammonia.
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The website states Product 223441, Sodium Hydride, is packaged in a metal can, can you give me more details on the container type?
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The Sodium Hydride will have been packaged under a Nitrogen atmosphere. The material will be a plastic bag and sealed inside of a metal can (paint can where you can pop the lid off). On the top of the can, there will be a plastic ring sealing the lid. This ring will need to be removed in order to open the can.
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What is the Department of Transportation shipping information for this product?
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Transportation information can be found in Section 14 of the product's (M)SDS.To access the shipping information for this material, use the link on the product detail page for the product.
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What impurities are present in the Product 223441, Sodium Hydride?
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We have not performed impurity profiling on this product and therefore can not provide an impurity profile. Impurities may include unreacted starting materials, residual solvents, reaction byproducts, etc.
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Besides water, are there other materials that Product 223441, Sodium Hydride. will react hazardously with?
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Yes, per the Hazardous Laboratory Chemicals Disposal Guide, 2nd Edition, the following should also be avoided:Acetylene reacts vigorously in the presence of moisture even at -60oC. Air - the finely divided dry powder ignites in dry air. Halogens incandesces in Chlorine or Fluorine at room temperature and in Iodine at 100o C. Sulfur Dioxide - reacts explosively with Sulfur Dioxide. Addition to water even in small amounts will result in explosion.
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If Product 223441, Sodium Hydride, should start on fire, what is the best way to extinguish the fire?
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Use only a Metal-X (Class D) type extinguisher to extinguish the fire.Do not use water, carbon dioxide, or halocarbon extinguishers.
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