USES

=**Uses of Sodium**=
 * Sodium is an essential element in the diet of both humans and animals, and even of many plants.
 * metallic sodium is vital in the manufacture of esters and in the preparation of organic compounds. the metal may be used to improve the structure of certain alloys, descale metal, and purify molten metals.
 * used to make artificial rubber.
 * Light bulbs [[image:http://www.elightbulbs.com/catpics/westinghouse/37439.jpg width="150" height="153" caption="http://www.elightbulbs.com/catpics/westinghouse/37439.jpg"]]
 * Sodium chloride - table salt[[image:http://www.buzzle.com/img/articleImages/282637-1113-52.jpg width="51" height="126"]]
 * Sodium carbonate - cleaning materials
 * sodium bicarbonate - baking soda[[image:http://www.theluxuryspot.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/baking_soda.jpg width="140" height="301"]]
 * sodium alginate - thickens ice cream/prepared foods
 * sodium bifluoride - preserication for animal specimens
 * sodium metaborate - herbicide
 * sodium stearate - keeps plastics from breaking down
 * sodium hydroxide - to make paper
 * colors for fireworks