Sodium

Sodium (CAS 7440-23-5), also known commercially as Natrium, is a reactive alkali metal in elemental form for industrial reduction and catalytic processes.

Where is Sodium used?

• Synthesis and metallurgy: powerful reducing agent and chemical initiator
• Water treatment: generation of sodium amalgam and reactive intermediates for dechlorination and chemical reduction of process streams
• Metals processing: reductant in production of reactive metals, including titanium and zirconium through reduction of their halide salts
• Polymerization: catalyst initiator in production of synthetic rubber and specialty polymers
• Mining: supports hydrometallurgical reduction steps where strong electron donors precipitate target metals from solution
• It is an essential component for high-purity metal extraction processes.

Good to know: Technical-grade material is the standard commercial form, with purity levels typically specified at 99% or higher depending on the application. Specialized dispersion grades are available for catalyst and synthesis applications.

Commercial specifications

• Purity typically 99% or higher