Debunking Myths: The Truth About Sodium Hydroxide and Its Impact on Your Health
Sodium hydroxide (NaOH), or lye or caustic soda, is an inorganic compound used in various applications. Its chemical formula is NaOH, the sodium cation (Na+) bonded to the hydroxide anion (OH-). Some critical properties of lye include: Historically, sodium hydroxide was extracted from the ashes of plants, which is where the name lye comes from. […]