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Lye (also known as caustic soda) is a corrosive alkaline substance, commonly, sodium hydroxide (NaOH). Previously, lye was among the many different alkalis leached from hardwood ashes.[1] Now, lye is commercially manufactured using a membrane cell method, which is an improvement from the previous diaphragm cell methods of Castner-Kellner, Gibbs, and Nelson. answer taken from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lye
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∙ 14y agoLye soap is made of many things. Its almost made up of the same things as a normal bar of soap that u would use! There r many things such as a scent which is perfume and other scents.
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∙ 14y agoMany household products contain lye, the chemical sodium hydroxide. Lye is a caustic, alkaline chemical, which means it dissolves sticky substances like fat on contact
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∙ 14y agoSoap.
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How do you make lye solution for lutefisk?
How does one make the lye solution for lutefisk. What is the lye and dilution amounts? Also where does a person buy the lye? thank you.
How much does lye cost?
The price of lye can vary but on average a canister of lye costs about $54 dollars. Lye is used to cure different foods.
What is the pH scale of lye?
Lye solution is basic.
Is Na OH the chemical formula for lye?
Yes, It is the chemical formula for lye. And the chemical name for lye is Sodium Hydroxide.
How do you use lye to make a basic compound?
Lye is already basic.
How is lye made?
1724.54
Are all soaps made with lye?
Yes.
How do you make lye?
Normally you don't make lye, you usually purchase it. It depends on your use of Sodium Hydroxide (lye) but one of the ways that lye can be made is by taking ashes from a fire and dripping water of it. The liquid resulting is lye. When most people think of Grandma's soap they think of the harsh feel and smell of it, it is because she probably made her lye this way. The way most in home soap makers get lye is in dry pearl format from a chemical company.
What is lye soap?
Lye Soap is made by combining Lye (Sodium hydroxide), Oils and water together at the right temperature and ratio as to begin saponification. Ordinary soap like in the supermarket is not this type of soap. They do not contain lye at all.
What did people use before bleach was made?
Lye.
Can you spell lie lye?
No. "Lie" and "Lye" are two completely different words. "Lie" means to rest horizontally, and "Lye" is a very caustic cleaning product originally made from wood ash and lard.
What are facts about soap?
They are made from lye and fat It is a base, not an acid
What is a galvanic soap?
Lye soap made in Milwaukee Ei
What was soap made of in the 1700's?
Lye and vegetablew oil or animal fat. Lye is potassium or sodium hydroxide, also known as Caustic potaash or cauatic soda. The oil/fat and lye would be put together and boiled to make soap. Modern soaps are made from palm oil or vegetable oil and sodium hydroxide and boiled together. The given acid of these oils is stearic acid. Hence Sodium hydroxide , and stearic acid makes sodium stearate(soap) and water. Hence the old fashioned trade name for soap as 'palmolive' using oliver oil and palm oil .
Is soap flammable?
yes! soap is very flammable. it is made of lye which is flammable
What is a homophone for lie?
lye
How were candles made in pioneer times?
Ashes were soaked in water for a few days which produces lye. The lye separates to the bottom of the kettle and is drained off. The lye is then mixed with animal fat and boiled. This is poured into a mold to make the soap. It wasn't the best smelling substance, but it did clean.
