Sodium and Sodium Alloys

The article contains sections titled: 1. Introduction 2. Properties 3. Occurrence 4. Production 4.1. Chemical Processes 4.2. Electrolytic Processes 4.2.1. Development of Molten Salt Electrolysis of NaOH and NaCl 4.2.2. Description and Operation of NaCl Molten Salt Electrolytic Cell 4.2.3. Properties of the Electrolyte 4.2.4. Other Electrolytic Processes 5. Safety 6. Uses 7. Sodium Alloys 8. Packaging and Transport 8.1. Forming Sodium Metal 8.2. Transport Regulations 8.3. Break-Bulk Packaging 8.4. Portable Tanks 9. Quality Specifications and Analysis 10. Health and Safety 11. Economic Aspects