What Is Caustic Soda?

With the exception perhaps of water, few chemicals have almost ubiquitous industrial applications, but caustic soda is one of those chemicals. In this article, we’ll explore what caustic soda is, what it’s made of, its uses and its chemical structure. In this post: Key Takeaways Caustic soda is the common name for sodium hydroxide (NaOH), a strong alkaline compound It is one of the most widely produced industrial chemicals in the world – over 80 million tonnes are produced every year Caustic...