Nomenclature
CAS number: 1313-59-3
Sodium monoxide.
Na
2O; mol wt 61.98.
Na 74.18%, O 25.81%.
Properties
White, amorphous pieces or powder. d 2.27. Melts at a dull red heat and
begins to dec >400° into sodium peroxide and metal. It is very
reactive and combines violently with water, forming sodium hydroxide.
Handle with tongs and not with bare hands,
and keep tightly closed.Use
As a dehydrating agent; in certain chemical reactions
as a polymerizing or condensing agent.