--- product_id: 71516670 title: "Sodium" brand: "sodium" price: "€ 53.37" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/71516670-sodium store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Sodium **Brand:** sodium **Price:** € 53.37 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Sodium by sodium - **How much does it cost?** € 53.37 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/71516670-sodium) ## Best For - sodium enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted sodium brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Sodium (Na) Metal Element Sample 15+ Grams each 99.7% Pure - Periodic Table In Plastic Vile ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Package Dimensions | 9 x 7 x 1 inches | | Item Weight | 0.01 ounces | | Manufacturer | Sodium | | ASIN | B019LVXS52 | | Item model number | 0726670444073 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Date First Available | June 5, 2016 | ## Images ![Sodium - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/A1FoH3DurCL.jpg) ![Sodium - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91yf23pDIkL.jpg) ![Sodium - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/912V0WZtX8L.jpg) ![Sodium - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91szDIyH1nL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: is this in mineral oil or kerosene?** A: Mineral oil. The jar they ship it in does not seal well so you can count on some leaking in the packaging during shipment. Fortunately the jar is packaged in plastic so nothing leaks out of the package itself. **Q: Is the package supposed to come all oily** A: Not really, but this prob happened during shipment, Mine was a little oily too,Intent is to keep water out and product not exposed to water, container could be better but it did its job. **Q: Is there mineral oil inside the jar?** A: Yes, the metal cubes are packed in mineral oil. The lid on the jar leaks slightly so keep it upright. **Q: Is one that reacts heavily with water and or explodes when hits water** A: Yes it reacts violently with water. Use caution as it emits hydrogen gas and sparks. In sufficient quantity it will explode (and leave scorch marks). My wife is still mad at me... ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Packaging is lousy, but the sample was VERY generous and the quality good *by A***I on Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2016* I've always wanted to play around with Sodium, see it sizzle and catch fire in the water, etc. So, eventually, I decided to bite the bullet and get some.I looked up online to find the best price and I couldn't find any place that had a better price than this, BY FAR. I'm not sure about the reviewer who said that he could find it for three times cheaper. That would be $5 for 15+ grams, so I don't know...After I received the package (a bit late and I was starting to worry, but the vendor was very responsive and told me if I didn't get it he would mail another package) I opened and, like most have reported, I found the plastic jar leaking quite a bit. Additionally, my sample was definitely NOT packed with mineral oil. The liquid inside the jar smelled like lighter fluid or something similar.So, I put on some gloves, took the pieces out one by one and carefully dried them from the lighter fluid with a paper towel. I had to be pretty quick doing it, because the pieces would start heating up in my hands if I lingered too long. I live in Florida so I know there is a ton of humidity int he air. If you are in the desert you will probably not have to rush as much, but in general it's not a good idea to leave the pieces of Sodium exposed to air for too long.I put all the pieces in a clean glass jar full of mineral oil, let them settle overnight (they put out some small bubbles at the beginning, probably because of the transition and brief exposure to air) and then took them out again to weight them. Now, I thought that what I got was more than 15 grams because it looked like a lot, but I'm not too familiar with Sodium so I wanted to see exactly how much I got. When I put them on the scale I was very pleasantly surprised to see that the weight was 44 grams!!! Obviously some of the weight was the mineral oil sticking to the Sodium chunks, but I think it's very safe to assume that I got AT LEAST 30 grams of Sodium, which for $15 is an amazing deal!I then broke off a small piece and threw it in the water, it popped almost immediately. FYI these pops can be pretty loud, so be careful where you experiment with it, before you get neighbors complaining and sending cops to your door.So, bottom line is, I think this Sodium samples are a very good deal. Yes the packaging sucks. And I also wished I didn't have to get rid of that lighter fluid or kerosene or whatever was used to ship them. It's also possible I got lucky with my sample and others might get less, but even if it's just 15 grams, I still think if you just wanna play around with Sodium, this is your best bet. If you found this review helpful, please consider leaving me feedback. And if you have any questions, I'm happy to help. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars It's pure sodium metal *by R***C on Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2016* The shipping time was a bit long, but it came to the US from a small supplier in Russia, so it's understandable. The product image is misleading, though. It had me expecting to receive a sample of pure sodium metal safely stored in a jar of mineral oil. However, while I certainly did receive the advertised quantity of pure sodium metal, it arrived in a vacuum sealed plastic bag like you would normally store food with. (Think FoodSaver). This was a bit disconcerting, as my part of the country has 2 reliable weather conditions. Humid or rain. It also had either a layer of some type of coating or oxidation on it, making it a dull reddish tan. I was a bit concerned about having to open it and transfer to a mineral oil bath for safer storage but I was able to do so without incident. The dull coating also dissolved away after a couple of days in the oil, leaving me with a quite beautiful if somewhat flattened sample. ### ⭐ 1.0 out of 5 stars Poor quality, under wieght, badly oxidzied. Not at all useful. *by S***T on Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2016* When I ordered this it was pictured submersed in oil. I got it in an envelope. It had been rolled flat and vacuum packaged. This packaging leaked air. In that the sample was so flat, it had a very large surface area. This left the bulk of the sample exposed to the air, oxidizing as it traveled here. If that weren't bad enough, the package itself weighs just over seven grams (as postmarked!). I was promised a 15 gram sample!The oxidation can be cleaned, but after those loses there won't be enough left for me to complete my procedure. Very disappointing!At the time I ordered this I had thought (in error) that this was a difficult item to find. And that this price was good also. It is about three times the going rate ordered directly from a stateside vendor.UPDATE 9/2019 - When I made this purchase the price was nearly thirty bucks delivered. I see some contemporary reviews doubting the price could be much lower, but they are now paying $12 for what I got (closer to a fair price, but still overpriced). Even here on Ebay this NEW price can be beaten easily by buying a slightly larger quantity. Though frequently packaged in oil it is not hard to clean. However, better vendors ship sodium packaged in argon, no messy cleanup.I would like to think my review, this vendors first, may have gotten the price and service to improve some. It is clear that the deceptive photo has been changed. That is a good representation of what I received. There is very little chance of that package making it from Russia without a leak. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/71516670-sodium](https://www.desertcart.at/products/71516670-sodium) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-05-05*