Sodium Chloride

Sodium chloride, commonly known as salt, is an ionic compound with the chemical formula NaCl, representing a 1:1 ratio of sodium and chloride ions. Sodium chloride is heavily used, In oil and gas exploration, In textiles and dyeing as a brine rinse to separate organic contaminants, It is also used in processing aluminium, beryllium, copper, steel and vanadium. In the pulp and paper industry, it is used to bleach wood pulp. it is also used as a cleansing agent rubbed on household surfaces. It is also used in shampoo and toothpaste.