= Sodium fusion test
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The Sodium Fusion Test, also known as the Lassaigne's Test, is a qualitative analytical technique used primarily in organic chemistry to detect the presence of certain elements in organic compounds, specifically nitrogen, sulfur, and halogens (such as chlorine, bromine, and iodine). \#\#\# Procedure: 1. **Fusion with Sodium**: A small amount of the organic compound is mixed with an excess of metallic sodium in a dry test tube and heated strongly.
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