Sodium Oxalate(Na₂C₂O₄.)- 500 grams
Key Properties:
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Chemical Formula: Na₂C₂O₄
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Appearance: A white, crystalline powder or solid.
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Solubility: It is soluble in water but insoluble in alcohol.
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Reactivity: Sodium oxalate is a weak acid salt and can react with strong acids to release oxalic acid. It can also serve as a reducing agent in some reactions.
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Molar Mass: 134.00 g/mol.
Uses:
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Titration: Commonly used in redox titrations as a primary standard for potassium permanganate.
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Reagent: Used in laboratory analysis for testing the presence of metal ions like calcium.
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Anticoagulant: It can be used as an anticoagulant in blood collection tubes.
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Chemistry: Used in preparation of oxalate complexes in inorganic chemistry.