Sodium Metal in Kerosene Vaseline
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Product Code : SCL-LC-12271
Sodium Metal in Kerosene Vaseline (SKU SCL-LC-12271) is metallic sodium, Na, supplied under a protective medium of kerosene or Vaseline for teacher-led demonstrations of alkali-metal reactivity and controlled reagent use. It is meant only for trained college and institutional laboratories with hazardous-chemical controls. Science Lab Supplies sends it from Ambala, India, to colleges, tender contractors and distributors able to store it safely.
Specifications
Sodium is an alkali metal with the symbol Na, CAS number 7440-23-5 and an atomic weight of 22.99 g/mol. It reacts with water and moisture, releasing flammable hydrogen and forming caustic sodium hydroxide, so it is kept under a protective medium. Purity, piece form, medium and pack size are confirmed on the label and quotation.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | SCL-LC-12271 |
| Symbol | Na |
| CAS number | 7440-23-5 |
| Atomic weight | 22.99 g/mol |
| Protective medium | Kerosene or Vaseline (as stated on the label) |
| Hazard | Water-reactive; releases flammable gas with water or moisture |
| Purity and pack size | As stated on the label and quotation |
| Supplied by | Science Lab Supplies, Ambala, India |
Applications and Experiments for Sodium Metal
Sodium metal lets a teacher show, in a controlled demonstration, why Group 1 metals are so reactive: it is soft enough to cut, tarnishes quickly in air and reacts vigorously with water. It also supports staff training in hazardous-chemical storage.
- Class 10 science: metals and non-metals, including why sodium is stored under kerosene (teacher demonstration only).
- Class 11 chemistry: the s-block elements and trends in alkali-metal reactivity.
- B.Sc. chemistry: reagent use by trained staff under a written SOP.
- Laboratory safety training on water-reactive chemicals, segregation and emergency controls.
Standard Scope of Supply
Each unit is one container of sodium metal held under its protective storage medium, with a batch label and hazard marking, the Safety Data Sheet and the transport documents required for a water-reactive substance. Purity and quantity follow the quotation. Shelf life depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions; ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted.
Packing, MOQ and Lead Time
A quotation can be prepared for one container or for several institutional labs; it states packing, delivery time and price for that quantity. Since sodium is a dangerous good in transport, the quotation also confirms the packing and shipping arrangement. Related reagents and chemistry lab equipment in India can go on the same quotation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is sodium metal stored in kerosene or Vaseline?
The protective medium keeps air and moisture away from the metal, which would otherwise react. The label on your container states which medium is used for that batch.
How dangerous is sodium metal?
It is water-reactive and can release flammable hydrogen on contact with water or moisture. Do not cut, heat, transfer, demonstrate or dispose of it without a written SOP, trained supervision and emergency controls.
Who supplies the Sodium Metal in Kerosene Vaseline?
Science Lab Supplies, a laboratory chemicals supplier in India, provides it from Ambala to trained college and institutional laboratories and distributors, with purity, medium and pack size stated on each quotation.
Can students handle sodium metal?
No. It should be handled only by trained staff where the institution permits it, and never issued for unsupervised student use.
Related Alkali Metal Reagents
Reactivity lessons usually compare sodium with other metals and show what its reaction with water produces. These four chemicals from the same range cover the other Group 1 metal, a less reactive metal, the alkali formed and an indicator for alkalinity, and can be quoted with sodium metal.
- Potassium Metal — highly reactive alkali metal for Group 1 teaching by trained staff.
- Aluminium Metal — elemental metal for reactivity and displacement experiments.
- Sodium Hydroxide Flakes — strong alkali for neutralisation and base chemistry.
- Phenolphthalein Solution Indicator — acid-base indicator for alkalinity observation.
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Last updated: 25 September 2026
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