Caustic and Non Caustic Alkalis in Industry: An Overview
Alkalis are solutions that are alkaline or basic in nature. “Caustic” means “able to burn or corrode tissue by chemical action.” By this definition, you can understand that caustic alkalis are stronger. On the contrary, non-caustic alkalis have the same alkaline properties but at a much lower intensity. Because of the difference in intensity between caustic and non-caustic alkalis, they have different applications and uses. Learn to differentiate between them with examples and develop a deeper understanding of their applications.