I would like to know more about the molten salt method, not the mercury method.
2006-10-13 06:16:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
It's done industrially by the Down's Process. This involves mixing calcium chloride and salt to lower the melting point to 600 degrees Celsius, then melting the salt and producing sodium through electrolysis.
2006-10-13 06:23:53 · answer #1 · answered by Ritz S 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
sodium can be extracted by the electrolysis of fused Nacl.
The reaction is
NaCl -> Na+ + Cl-
Na+ + 1 electron -> Na (Cathode)
Refer any fundemental chemisty text book for further anode reactions. Process is simple and easy.
2006-10-13 06:49:03 · answer #2 · answered by mmbaskr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Electrolysis of the molten form.
2006-10-13 06:32:06 · answer #3 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Electrochemically, using anodes and cathodes. Down's cell, like the other fella said.
2006-10-13 06:20:56 · answer #4 · answered by sleeptablets 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Look up Down's Cell.
2006-10-13 06:18:50 · answer #5 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋