- Chemical Name:Sodium Acetate Trihydrate
- CAS Number:6131-90-4
- Functions:Pickling Agent, Tanning Agent, Electroplating Bath Reagent, Precipitant, Antibacterial Agent, Buffers & pH Stabilizer, Neutralizing Agent, Mordant, Anti-Coagulant, Electrolyte, Preservative, Intermediate, Deicing Agent, Anti-Fungal Agent, Reagent
- Chemical Family:Sodium Salts, Acetates
- Synonyms:Hot Ice, Hydrated Sodium Acetate
Sodium acetate trihydrate (NaCH3COO·3H2O) is a promising Phase Change Material (PCM) used to fabricate reusable heating pads and hand warmers because of its relative high heat of fusion. Its alkalinity (pH 8.5-9.5), as well as its low price, makes sodium acetate trihydrate the material for choice several applications.