minus-squareEl_guapazo@lemmy.worldtoShowerthoughts@lemmy.world•Instead of throwing scoops of sodium chloride on the snow and ice, I'd much rather use pure sodium.linkfedilinkarrow-up2·2 hours agoWhen sodium reacts with water, it’ll create hydrogen gas and sodium hydroxide. The gas will burn hence the explosion while the lye will end up corroding the road and contaminating the soil. So, it’s a bad idea. linkfedilink
When sodium reacts with water, it’ll create hydrogen gas and sodium hydroxide. The gas will burn hence the explosion while the lye will end up corroding the road and contaminating the soil. So, it’s a bad idea.