Sodium (Alkali Metal)

Elemental sodium — a highly reactive alkali metal traded in sealed, inert-atmosphere packaging — enters the US under a single 10-digit line (2805110000) and is subject to strict hazardous-materials handling requirements throughout the supply chain. Its primary industrial roles include use as a reducing agent in organic synthesis, a heat-transfer medium in certain nuclear and industrial reactors, and a precursor in titanium and zirconium metal production. France leads US supply, followed by China and Canada, reflecting the concentration of large-scale electrolytic sodium production in Western Europe and Asia. Importers should verify compliance with DOT hazardous-materials transport regulations and confirm proper country-of-origin documentation given the diverse supplier base.