SODIUM (Na) ICP STANDARD SOLUTION is a product from Loba Chemie. This product is a standard solution of sodium at a concentration of 10 gm/L diluted in nitric acid. The solution is traceable to NIST standards.

Sodium is an alkali metal which occurs in nature as a part of several minerals and compounds of sodium like sodium chloride and sodium hydroxide. The majority of the applications of sodium arise from sodium compounds like sodium chloride which is consumed all over the world as common salt. Sodium bicarbonate is used as a raising agent. Metallic sodium is used in the production of other chemicals and reagents. It also plays a very important role in the human body and physiology. It is important for maintaining the osmotic pressure of cells, signal conduction of nerve impulses, etc.

This product is meant to be used as a standard solution for Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry is an analysis technique which uses plasma to atomize samples. It is used in the analysis of metal species in samples. In biological research, it is used in the quantification of proteins and biomolecules. It can also be used for the identification of elements.

Product properties:

Appearance: Colourless liquid

Shelf life: 48 months

Product details:

Product name: SODIUM (Na) ICP STANDARD SOLUTION 10 GM/L IN DILUTE HNO3 - 500 ml

Brand: Loba Chemie

Catalogue number: I151N00500

Quantity: 500 mL