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Sodium Metallic
Sodium Metallic (Product Code: SCI-229/153) is analytical reagent grade sodium metal used to demonstrate the vigorous reaction of an alkali metal with water in school and college chemistry teaching. Supplied in a 25 g pack with an MSDS, it gives teachers enough metal for many small demonstration pieces without holding a large stock of a reactive substance. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Grade | Analytical reagent |
| Capacity | 25 g |
| Safety data | MSDS included |
| Shelf life | Shelf life depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions; ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted. |
| Product code | SCI-229/153 |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
What Is Sodium Metal Used For?
Sodium is the standard example for Group 1 chemistry. A piece the size of a rice grain, dropped onto water in a glass trough behind a safety screen, melts into a silvery ball and skates over the surface as hydrogen is released, while a few drops of phenolphthalein in the water turn pink as sodium hydroxide forms. Cutting a small piece also shows how soft the metal is and how quickly its shiny surface tarnishes in air.
Only the teacher should handle the metal, using dry forceps and a knife on a dry tile, with the class wearing safety goggles at a safe distance. Blot off the storage oil before use, never let sodium touch the skin, and return unused pieces at once to their oil-filled container.
Supplier
Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, which trades as ScienceLab, is a lab chemicals supplier in India that sources Sodium Metallic for teaching laboratories and dispatches each pack with its MSDS. Schools and colleges can add indicator papers and safety goggles to the same quotation, and dealers and importers are served as well. Read more on the ScienceLab profile.
Related Laboratory Equipment
Products that complete the sodium and water demonstration:
- Sodium (Metallic) (SCI-635/277) — a second listing of the same metal, in a 50 g pack.
- Sodium Hydroxide — the alkali formed in the reaction, for follow-up tests and comparison.
- Paper, Universal, pH 1-14 — confirms that the water has become alkaline.
- Litmus Paper Red — a quick alkali check that turns blue in the solution.
- Safety Goggles — eye protection for the teacher and the watching class.
More chemicals and apparatus are listed under Laboratory Equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sodium Metallic SCI-229/153 used for?
Sodium Metallic SCI-229/153 is used for teacher-led demonstrations of alkali-metal reactivity, chiefly the reaction with water that releases hydrogen and forms sodium hydroxide. Its analytical reagent grade also suits small-scale preparative work in college chemistry laboratories.
How much sodium is in one pack of Sodium Metallic?
One pack of Sodium Metallic SCI-229/153 contains 25 g of analytical reagent grade sodium with an MSDS. Because each demonstration uses only a tiny piece, the pack lasts many lessons; a separate listing offers the same metal in a larger pack.
How is Sodium Metallic stored safely?
Store Sodium Metallic SCI-229/153 fully covered by dry paraffin oil or kerosene in a tightly closed container, inside a locked, dry cabinet away from water and acids. Shelf life depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions; ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted.
Is an MSDS supplied with Sodium Metallic?
Yes. Sodium Metallic SCI-229/153 comes with an MSDS that explains its reaction with water, fire hazards, protective equipment and first-aid steps. Teachers should read it before the first demonstration and file it with the school chemical register.
Who supplies Sodium Metallic SCI-229/153?
Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India supplies Sodium Metallic SCI-229/153 to schools, colleges, laboratories, dealers and importers in India and international markets. It is a sourced chemical, and shipping options for this water-reactive metal are confirmed with each quotation.
What details are needed to quote Sodium Metallic?
To quote Sodium Metallic, send the product code SCI-229/153, the number of 25 g packs, the delivery address and, for export, the destination country. ScienceLab will then confirm availability, packing and the expiry date of the batch offered.
Request a Quote
Request a quotation for Sodium Metallic (SCI-229/153) on the contact page, or add it to the enquiry cart along with indicator papers and eye protection for the demonstration.
Last updated: 24 September 2026
