| Origin of Name |
From the English word soda; the symbol Na comes from the Latin word natrium |
| Date and Place of Discovery |
In 1807 in England |
| Discovered by |
Sir Humphrey Davy |
| Common Compounds |
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| Interesting facts |
- It is found free in nature.
- It will float on water.
- It will ignite spontaneously on water.
- It is abundant in the sun and other stars.
- It is the sixth most abundant element on earth with 2.6% of the earth's crust.
- It is the most abundant of the alkali metals.
- It is found in minerals like cryolite,
soda niter,
zeolite,
amphibole, and
sodalite.
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| Common Uses |
- Glass
- Soap
- Paper
- Textile
- Chemical
- Petroleum
- Metal industries
- Heat transfer agents
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