Properties and Uses of Sodium Bicarbonate

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Sodium bicarbonate or sodium hydrogen carbonate (NaHCO3) is a compound found in mineral deposits around the world. Although very popular and useful, it was not put into use until the mid 1800’s.

Properties of Sodium Bicarbonate

- Natural
- Biodegradable
- Nontoxic
- Very economical
- Available as a white powder or in crystalline lumps
- Refreshing, slightly alkaline taste
- Soluble in water and insoluble in alcohol
- Stable in dry air
- Absorbs water, so it tends to form lumps and harden in storage

Uses of Sodium Bicarbonate

Sodium bicarbonate is one of the most versatile ingredients in the kitchen. It is used to make bread and pastries, remove odors, make beauty formulas; in cleaning and medicinal applications; and more.
 
To note a few:
 
- Beauty and bath products
- Bath salts and bombs: bicarbonate creates little bubbles that help relax muscles and neutralizes acids in the skin removing the smell of sweat
- Teeth cleaning: Some toothpastes contain bicarbonate. It can be used with regular toothpaste to whiten teeth because of its abrasive action.
- Antacid that neutralizes stomach acid and is used in drug development.
- In laboratories, as a regulator of pH
- In the production of salt, fizzy drinks, mineral water and cooking powder
- Electrolytic plating for gold and platinum
- In the tanning industry
- Treatment of wool and silk
- Fire extinguishers
- Food and concentrates for animal diet
 
Química Básica S. A., has been a producer and vender of sodium bicarbonate since 1987, offering quality products and services to their customers in Columbia and the Andes region. 
 
To contact Química Básica and request more information about this product, click here. 
 
If you would like to learn more about Química Básica, click here.
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