NaHCO3
ceramic· NaHCO3
Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) is an inorganic ceramic compound commonly known as baking soda, classified as a salt mineral with weak basic properties. It is widely used in chemical processing, food production, pharmaceutical formulations, and environmental remediation applications where its mild alkalinity, thermal decomposition behavior, and non-toxicity make it valuable. Engineers select NaHCO3 for CO2 absorption systems, pH buffering in water treatment, leavening in food manufacturing, and as a blowing agent in polymer foams due to its cost-effectiveness and safety profile compared to stronger chemical alternatives.
CO2 capture and air purificationwater treatment and pH bufferingfood and beverage processingpharmaceutical formulationspolymer foam blowing agentchemical processing
Compliance & Regulations
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Density(ρ) | — | kg/m³ | — | — |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — | |
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | — | µV/K | — | — |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.