SODA ASH

Description

Soda Ash, also known as sodium carbonate (Na₂CO₃), is an inorganic compound that is commonly used in industrial processes. It’s a white, odorless, and water-soluble powder.

INCI Name:

• Sodium Carbonate

CAS Number:

• 497-19-8

Application:

Soda ash has a wide range of industrial applications, including:

• Glass Manufacturing: It is a key ingredient in the production of glass.
• Cleaning Products: Used in detergents, soaps, and other cleaning products as a buffering agent.
• Water Treatment: Acts as a softening agent to reduce water hardness.
• Textile Industry: Used in the dyeing and printing processes.
• Food Industry: In certain cases, it is used as a food additive (E500) and a leavening agent.
• Chemical Production: It is involved in manufacturing chemicals like sodium bicarbonate and sodium silicate.

Appearance:

white, granular powder.

Usage Rate:

The usage rate of soda ash can vary depending on the specific application:

• For glass production: Around 10-20% of the total raw materials.
• In detergents: Usually around 5-10% depending on the formulation.
• In water treatment: The amount added can range based on the hardness of the water but typically ranges from 1-5 mg/L in municipal water treatment processes.

7. Origin:

Soda ash is derived from two primary sources:

• Natural Sources: It can be obtained from mineral deposits, such as trona (a naturally occurring mineral) or nahcolite (another mineral containing sodium bicarbonate). The trona is mined and processed to produce soda ash.
• Synthetic Sources: Soda ash can also be manufactured through the Solvay Process, which involves reacting limestone (calcium carbonate), soda, and ammonia to produce sodium carbonate.