Making sodium via electrolysis

Synthesis of sodium was carried out by electrolyzing melted NaOH. Sodium is an active metal and ignites upon contact with water. Larger pieces of Na, when dropped into water, may explode and destroy your camera. NB! Preparing sodium is dangerous, wear safety goggles. More chemistry videos at http://www.chemicum.com/electrochemistry-videos 電気分解によるナトリウムの調製 通過電解鈉的製備 Preparação de sódio por electrólise Preparación de sodio por electrólisis Приготовление натрия путем электролиза Herstellung von Natrium durch Elektrolyse Préparation de sodium par électrolyse Preparazione di sodio per elettrolisi Przygotowanie sodu przez elektrolizę Naatriumi valmistamine elektrolüüsil

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