Sodium hydroxide (NaOH), also known as caustic soda or lye, has many industrial uses.
Chemical manufacturing: Used to produce soaps, detergents, and other chemicals
Paper and pulp: Used in the pulping process and bleaching
Water treatment: Used to neutralize acids, control pH, and remove heavy metals
Food processing: Used to peel fruits and vegetables, process chocolate, and color caramel
Textile industry: Used in dyeing and finishing processes
Energy production: Used in fuel cell production
Medicine: Used to manufacture aspirin, anticoagulants, and cholesterol-reducing medications
Organic synthesis: Used in organic synthesis
Aluminum production: Used to produce alumina for the aluminum industry
Bauxite purification: Used to purify bauxite
Drilling mud: Used in drilling mud
Refineries: Used in refineries
Oven cleaners: Used in oven cleaners
Chlorine bleach: Used to produce chlorine bleach
Drain cleaners: Used in drain cleaners
Wind turbines: Used in wind turbines
