Atomic Mass
22.98976928 u
Density
0.968 g/cm³ (liquid at melting point)
Discovery
Discovered by Humphry Davy in 1807.
Common Uses
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Used in sodium vapor lamps for street lighting
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Essential in the production of glass and paper
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Applied in various chemical synthesis processes
Interesting Facts
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Sodium reacts vigorously with water.
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It is a vital nutrient in small amounts.
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Sodium compounds, such as table salt, are found worldwide.
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