Sodium Sulphide (Na2S or commonly Na2S XH2O), is a by-product in the manufacture of Barium Carbonate, which is colourless and water soluble. Since it is caustic, needs proper care in handling.
Sodium Sulphide is colourless and water soluble. Strongly alkaline and cause skin burns.
Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a dry, ventilated area.
| Total sulphides ( as Na2S) percent by mass | 52 - 60% |
| Sodium Hydrosulphide ( as NaHS) % by mass | 2.5 % max |
| Excess alkali ( as Na2CO3) % by mass | 2.0 max |
| Reducing compounds ( as Na2S2O3) % by mass | 2.0 max |
| Iron and aluminium compounds (as Fe2O3) % by mass | 0.5 max |
| Sodium Sulphate (as Na2SO4) % by mass | 1.0 max |
| Sodium Chloride (as NaCl) % by mass | 1.0 max |
| Water insoluble % by mass | 0.25 max |
Acid insoluble, not more than 1.0%
Iron as Fe2 O3 not more than 0.04%
