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    Sodium Acetate 3-hydrate

    Lohtragon® K16 | Type 53
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    Lohtragon® K16 based on Sodium Acetate 3-hydrate (CAS No. 6131-90-4) is ideal for demanding industrial and technical applications. It functions, among others, as a high-performance additive in Surface Treatments, Thermal Energy Storage, Chemical Synthesis and Biotechnology.

    Rely on Lohtragon® quality for consistent performance and proven reliability. With production sites in Germany, we are your trusted Sodium Acetate manufacturer.

    General Characteristics

    Formula C2H3NaO2 * 3H2O
    Molecular weight 136.08 g/mol
    CAS No.: 6131-90-4
    EINECS No.: 204-823-8
    HS No.: 29152900

    Product parameter Additional information Storage conditions | Retest period
    • crystals
    • chem.pure
    • 17.0 % Na | colorless | Solubility 20 °C: ++ |

    For food contact requirements, consider our Lohtragon® K16 ST/54 | Also available: as aqueous solution (Lohtragon® K98), and in anhydrous (Lohtragon® K18)

    Keep well closed, dry and at room temperature.; 36 months

    ++ > 100 g/l | + 10 - 100 g/l | − 1 - 10 g/l | −− < 1 g/l
    The solubility specified here was measured in water. The solubility is influenced by many factors in the application.

    Lohtragon® K16 in Surface Treatments

    In electroplating processes Sodium Acetate 3-hydrate is crucial for enhancing the quality and uniformity of metal coatings. It acts as a buffering agent, maintaining a stable pH in the plating bath, which is essential for consistent metal deposition. Additionally, it serves as a complexing agent, ensuring a steady supply of metal ions and improving adhesion, leading to more durable and robust coatings. By stabilizing the plating solution, Sodium Acetate 3-hydrate minimizes plating defects such as pitting and in consistent thickness.

    Key benefits of Sodium Acetate in Surface Treatments:

    • Improves surface uniformity and adhesion
      • Promotes even metal deposition and stronger bonding during electroplating.
    • Stabilizes pH and ion distribution
      • Acts as a buffering and complexing agent for consistent bath chemistry.
    • Reduces plating defects
      • Minimizes pitting, uneven thickness, and other surface irregularities.

    Sodium Acetate Tri-hydrate in Thermal Energy Storage

    Lohtragon® K16 is widely used in energy applications as a phase change material (PCM) in thermal energy storage systems. It can store and release significant amounts of latent heat during its solid-liquid phase transitions, making it ideal for heat storage in renewable energy systems. Additionally, it is used in reusable heat packs and thermal regulation devices, providing a controlled thermal source for medical heat therapy and maintaining temperature in electronic devices.

    Key benefits of Lohtragon® K16 in Thermal Energy Storage:

    • Enables efficient latent heat storage and release
      • Acts as a reliable phase change material (PCM) for thermal regulation.
    • Supports reusable thermal energy systems
      • Ideal for heat packs, thermal storage, and low-temperature buffering.
    • Improves energy efficiency in heating and cooling
      • Used in renewable energy and passive thermal control applications.

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    Lohtragon® K16 in Chemical Synthesis

    Sodium Acetate is widely used in chemical synthesis as a versatile buffering agent, reagent, and catalyst. It helps maintain stable pH conditions, which is essential for many chemical reactions. As a reagent and catalyst, it supports various organic transformations, enhancing both the efficiency and selectivity of chemical reactions. Its multifunctional role makes it a valuable component in both laboratory and industrial synthesis processes.

    Key benefits of Sodium Acetate in Chemical Synthesis:

    • Maintains stable pH conditions
      • Buffers acidic or basic environments to ensure optimal reaction performance.
    • Acts as a reagent or mild catalyst
      • Facilitates a range of organic transformations in synthesis.
    • Improves reaction yield and selectivity
      • Reduces unwanted side reactions and supports cleaner product output.

    Sodium Acetate 3-Hydrate in Biotechnology

    Lohtragon® K16 is commonly used in biotechnology as a buffer solution. It helps maintain the pH stability of biological and chemical reactions, ensuring optimal conditions for enzyme activity and other biochemical processes. Its ability to resist pH changes makes it essential in applications such as DNA extraction, protein purification, and other laboratory techniques. Sodium Acetate supports the integrity and precision of biotechnological processes.

    Key benefit of Lohtragon® K16 in Biotechnology:

    • Ensures consistent pH in biological reactions
      • Maintains enzyme activity and biomolecular integrity across varying conditions.
    • Supports DNA and protein purification workflows
      • Used in lysis buffers and precipitation steps for accurate molecular recovery.
    • Prevents disruption from acidic or basic shifts
      • Resists pH fluctuations when exposed to additives or processing steps.

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