Common salt or halite is the most abundant mineral of this element.
It is also used in the generation of anti-friction alloys. Sodium is also used as an antioxidant by metallurgical companies and as a reducing agent to purify certain metals such as titanium. When molten, it serves as a coolant in nuclear reactors, as it allows heat transfer due to its high level of conductivity. Among the various uses that are given to sodium, the one that is best known is that given by the food industry, since it is part of the molecular structure of common salt, as well as various products that are used to add flavor or flavor.