Sodium bicarbonate

Products Name:Sodium bicarbonate  

CAS: 144-55-8

Molecular formula: NaHCO3

Product Description:
Sodium bicarbonate or sodium hydrogen carbonate is the chemical compound with the formula NaHCO3. Sodium bicarbonate is a white solid that is crystalline but often appears as a fine powder.

It has a slight alkaline taste resembling that of washing soda (sodium carbonate).

It is a component of the mineral natron and is found dissolved in many mineral springs.

The natural mineral form is known as nahcolite. It is also produced artificially.

Application:
Sodium bicarbonate is primarily used in cooking (baking) where it reacts with other components to release carbon dioxide, that helps dough "rise".

The acidic compounds that induce this reaction include phosphates, cream of tartar, lemon juice, yogurt, buttermilk, cocoa, vinegar, etc. Sodium bicarbonate can be substituted for baking powder provided sufficient acid reagent is also added to the recipe.

Many forms of baking powder contain sodium bicarbonate combined with one or more acidic phosphates (especially good) or cream of tartar.