Sodium Bicarbonate is a base, with an alkaline pH of 8.5. To produce carbon dioxide, it needs to react with an acid. It’s a main ingredient of Baking Powder.
Other names:
Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate
Baking Soda
NaHCO3 Formula wt 84.01
INS: 500(ii) CAS: [144-55-8]
DESCRIPTION
Sodium Bicarbonate occurs as a white, crystalline powder. It is stable in dry air, but it slowly decomposes in moist air. One g dissolves in 10 mL of water. It is insoluble in alcohol. Its solutions, when freshly prepared with cold water without shaking, are alkaline to litmus. The alkalinity
increases as the solutions stand, are agitated, or are heated.
Function: pH control agent; leavening agent
Packaging and Storage: Store in well-closed containers.
