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    Sodium is a highly reactive alkali metal that is never found pure in nature. It has a low melting point and density, and therefore must be stored in mineral oil or kerosene. Sodium reacts violently with water, releasing heat and producing sodium hydroxide and hydrogen gas. When exposed to air, sodium oxidizes immediately and burns to form sodium peroxide or oxide. Due to its reactivity, appropriate engineering controls must be used when handling sodium to maintain exposure at low levels.

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    Sodium is a highly reactive alkali metal that is never found pure in nature. It has a low melting point and density, and therefore must be stored in mineral oil or kerosene. Sodium reacts violently with water, releasing heat and producing sodium hydroxide and hydrogen gas. When exposed to air, sodium oxidizes immediately and burns to form sodium peroxide or oxide. Due to its reactivity, appropriate engineering controls must be used when handling sodium to maintain exposure at low levels.

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    Sodium is a highly reactive alkali metal that is never found pure in nature. It has a low melting point and density, and therefore must be stored in mineral oil or kerosene. Sodium reacts violently with water, releasing heat and producing sodium hydroxide and hydrogen gas. When exposed to air, sodium oxidizes immediately and burns to form sodium peroxide or oxide. Due to its reactivity, appropriate engineering controls must be used when handling sodium to maintain exposure at low levels.

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    SODIUM METAL ANALYSIS

    As a part of the alkali metal group in the periodic table, sodium is highly reactive and is
    never found pure in nature. It tarnishes easily and has a low melting point and
    density. Therefore, sodium is usually stored in mineral oil or kerosene. Chemically, sodium is
    highly reactive with the halogen family to form ionic salts. For example, sodium is commonly
    found combined with chloride to form NaCl, known to us as table salt. It has one electron in the
    outermost electron shell and thus wants to give up one electron to a highly electronegative
    element.
    Within the alkali metals, sodium is more reactive than lithium but less reactive than
    potassium. Its ionization energy is higher than potassium but lower than lithium. Sodium is also
    more metallic than lithium. When exposed to air, sodium oxidizes immediately. When burned,
    sodium forms sodium peroxide (Na2O2) or oxide (NaO2). If burned in oxygen under pressure,
    sodium superoxide (NaO2) is formed.
    Sodium reacts exothermically with water, releasing heat when in contact with water.
    The chemical equation:

    sodium + water → sodium hydroxide + hydrogen gas


    2Na(s)+2H2O(l)→2NaOH(aq)+H2(g

    HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

    GHS Classification (29 CFR 1910.1200): Substances and mixtures which, in contact with
    water, emit flammable gases, category 1, Skin corrosion/irritation, category 1B, Eye
    damage/irritation, category 1.

    GHS Label Elements:

    Signal Word: Danger

    Hazard Statements
    In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously
    Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

    PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS

    Prevention
     Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
     Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling
     Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
     Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and
    possible flash fire
     Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture
    Response
    Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
    Inhalation
    IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
    Skin
    IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with
    water/shower
    Wash contaminated clothing before reuse
    Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/wrap with wet bandages
    Eyes
    IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present
    and easy to do. Continue rinsing
    Ingestion
    IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting
    Fire
    In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction
    Storage
    Store locked up
    Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container
    Disposal
    Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
    Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC)
    Reacts violently with water

    PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES


    Form: Solid
    Color: Silver metallic
    Odor: Not determined
    Odor Threshold: Not determined
    Melting Point: 97.8 oC
    Boiling Point: 883 oC
    Flammability: Flammable solid
    Vapor Pressure: 1 mm at 439 oC
    Relative Density (Specific Gravity): 0.97 g/cc
    Solubility in H2O: Decomposes

    APPROPRIATE ENGINEERING CONTROLS

    Handle in an inert gas such as argon. Handle in an enclosed, controlled process. Use
    local exhaust to maintain exposure at low levels. Whenever possible the use of local exhaust
    ventilation or other engineering controls is the preferred method of controlling exposure to
    airborne dust and fume to meet established occupational exposure limits. Do not use tobacco or
    food in work area. Wash thoroughly before eating or smoking. Do not blow dust off clothing or
    skin with compressed air. Prepare for the possibility of a fire. Keep extinguishing agents, tools
    for handling and protective clothing readily available.

    REFERENCES: http://www.espimetals.com/index.php/msds/278-sodium
    https://chem.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Inorganic_Chemistry/Supplemental_
    Modules_(Inorganic_Chemistry)/Descriptive_Chemistry/Elements_Organize
    d_by_Group/Group_01%3A_Hydrogen_and_the_Alkali_Metals/Z%3D011_C
    hemistry_of_Sodium_(Z%3D11)

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