Sodium Peroxide

Sodium Peroxide

A strong oxidizing agent that readily releases oxygen, making it useful in various reactions and applications.

Chemical Formula: Na2O2

CAS Number: 1313-60-6

Grade: ACS

Appearance: It is a yellowish-white powder.

Uses:

• Strong base: It reacts readily with acids and water, releasing heat.

• Hygroscopic: Absorbs moisture from the air.

• Decomposes under heat: Releases oxygen, potentially causing pressure build-up and container rupture.

Industries and Common Applications:

• Textile and Pulp Industry: It is widely used in the textile and pulp industries as a bleaching agent.

• Oxygen source: Used in respirators and self-contained breathing apparatus for closed environments.

• Laboratory oxidant:  Specifically used as a chemical reactant for its controlled oxygen release.

• Water treatment: Used to oxidize iron and manganese impurities in water under controlled conditions.