- Production:
- Sodium percarbonate can be obtained by the reaction of sodium carbonate with hydrogen peroxide.
- Applications:
- Cleaning Products: Sodium percarbonate can be used as an oxygen bleach in cleaning products.
- Bleach: It can be used in the production of household bleach
Properties of Sodium Percarbonate:
- Chemical Formula: 2Na2CO3 · 3H2O2
- Molecular Weight: Approximately 157.03 g/mol
- Physical State: White crystals or granules
- Odor: Odorless
- Solubility: Easily soluble in water
- Hazard Symbols: Contact with skin and eyes may cause irritation.