Sodium chloride

August 14th, 2008 by

For sodium chloride in the diet, see salt.
Sodium chloride

IUPAC name
Sodium chloride
Other names
Common salt; halite; table salt
Identifiers
CAS number
RTECS number
VZ4725000
Properties
Molecular formula
NaCl
Molar mass
58.44277 g/mol
Appearance
White or colorless crystals or powder
Density
2.16 g/cm³, solid
Melting point
801 °C
Boiling point
1465 °C (1738 K)
Solubility in water
35.9 g/100 mL (25 °C)
Structure
Crystal structure
Face centered cubic
Coordination
geometry
Octahedral
Hazards
MSDS
External MSDS
Main hazards
Might sting eyes, prolonged exposure to flame and air liberates strong [...]

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