Sodium carbonate (also named washing soda, soda ash and soda crystals, and in the monohydrate form as crystal carbonate), Na2CO3, is the water-soluble sodium salt of carbonic acid.
Pure sodium carbonate is white, odorless powder that is hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air). It has a strongly alkaline taste, and forms a moderately basic solution in water.
Soda Ash has number of uses. Glass manufacturing is the largest application for soda ash, in the form of containers, fiberglass insulation, commercial building, and automotive industries.
Three grades of soda ash produced:
1. Dense Soda Ash: is an anhydrous substance. It forms an important industrial chemical, and widely used in the manufacture of different products.
2. Light Soda Ash: widely used as a pH regulator/ buffering agent in multiple industrial processes.
3. Washing soda: is an anhydrous substance that is produced by combining light soda ash along with additional molecules of water. It is used in soaps and washing detergents to improve their cleaning properties.
Soda ash also used to clean the air and soften water. As environmental concerns grow, demand increases for soda ash used in the removal of sulfur dioxide and hydrochloric acid from stack gases. Chemical producers use soda ash as an intermediate to manufacture products that sweeten soft drinks (corn sweeteners), relieve physical discomfort (sodium bicarbonate) and improve foods and toiletries (phosphates).
Soda ash, also known as sodium carbonate, is an odorless, white powder that is stable, not toxic, explosive, or flammable. There are three grades of soda ash that are produced: dense soda ash, light soda ash, and washing soda. Dense soda ash is an anhydrous substance that is widely used in the manufacture of different products. Light soda ash is widely used as a pH regulator/buffering agent in multiple industrial processes. Washing soda is an anhydrous substance that is produced by combining light soda ash along with additional molecules of water. It is mostly used in soaps and washing detergents to improve their cleaning properties. Soda ash is used for numerous chemical reactions due to its high solubility. It is mostly used as an ingredient in the manufacture of dyes and coloring agents, synthetic detergents, and fertilizers. It is also an important chemical agent used in enameling and petroleum industries. Sodium carbonate is used to improve and treat the alkalinity of lakes that have been affected by rain. It is also used to reduce the acidity of emissions being generated from a power plant. Soda ash is replacing phosphates that were earlier being used in a number of household detergents. Many other cleaning products such as dishwashing soaps also contain varying amounts of soda ash in their formulations. Sodium carbonate is used to remove or de-clarify phosphates and sulfurs from a number of non-ferrous and ferrous ores. It is also used in recycling of aluminum and zinc. Soda ash is an important ingredient in the manufacture of glass, since it helps reduce silicaâ??s melting point. It is also a common addition to spa and pool treatment chemicals helping in reducing the acidity in water. Soda ash is also used in manufacture and sealants and glues, preparing pulp in paper manufacture, and sometimes in soil preparation as well.
1,Chemical Name: Sodium Carbonate 2,Molecular Formula:CNa2O3 3,Molecular Weight: 105.99 4,CAS: 497-19-8 5,Character: Anhydrous is a white crystalline powder, relative density 2.53, melting point 851 ºC, heated to 400 ºC decomposition. Insoluble in ethanol, soluble in water, dissolved when heat, solution is strongly alkaline. Easily deliquescence agglomeration in the air, absorb CO2 and produce sodium bicarbonate. Monohydrate as a fine white crystal or powder, the relative density of 1.55. Stable at room temperature and heated to lose crystal water becomes anhydrous at 100 ºC. Decahydrate colorless transparent crystallization temperature 34 ºC, relative density (20 ºC) 1.44, in the air easily weathered. 6,Usage: It is one of the important chemical raw materials used in making chemicals, cleaning agents, detergents, but also for photography and manufacturing pharmaceuticals products. 7,Packing: It is packed with polythene bag as the inner layer, and a compound plastic woven bag as the outer layer. The net weight of each bag is 25kg. 8,Storage and Transport: It should be stored in a dark, dry and ventilative warehouse, kept away from water and moisture; unloaded with care to avoid damage. Furthermore, it must be stored separately from poisonous substances.
True specific gravity 2.533 (20�°C), bulk density 0.90min. Easily soluble in water, Maximum solubility at 35.4�°C. The aqueous solution appears strong alkalinity. On exposure to air it easily absorbs moisture, carbon dioxide, and gradually forms sodium bicarbonate (caking soda). Usage: 1.The manufacture of glass is one of the most important uses of sodium carbonate. When it is combined with silica (SiO2) and calcium carbonate (CaCO3) and heated to very high temperatures, then cooled very rapidly, glass is produced. This type of glass is known as soda lime glass. 2. Soda ash also is used to clean the air and soften water. 3. Manufacture of Caustic Soda and dyestuffs 4. metallurgy (processing of steel and extraction of iron etc), 5. (flat glass, sanitary pottery) 6. national defense (TNT manufacturing, 60% gelatin-type dynamite ) and some other aspects, such as rock oil refining, paper manufacturing, paint, salt refining, softening of hard water, soap, medicine , food and so on.
Commodity : Soda Ash Light / Dense Molecular formula:na2co3 Molecule weight:105.99 H.S Code:28362000 Cas: 497-19-8 Properties : white crystal powder, easily soluble in water, water solution is alkali. Easily absorbing moisture and co2 if exposing in the air. Applications: mainly used in glass-manufacturing, chemical industry, metallurgy, paper, dye, synthetic washes and petrochemistry. Packing :25kg/ 40kg/50kg/750kg pp woven bag with waterproof pe inner , two layers Specifications standard : gb210.1-2004 Items : specification First grade : specification Second grade Total alkalinity(as na2co3 in dry base) %99.2% min98.8% min Chloride content(as nacl) %0.7% max0.9% max Iron content(as fe in dry base) /%0.003% max0.0035% max Sulphate content(as so4 in dry base) /%0.03% max0.03% max Water insoluble matter /%0.03% max0.03% max Loss on ignition a/ %0.5% max0.5% max
Soda Ash (Sodium Carbonate) Light and Dense, for Glass Industry, Detergent materials and verious industries. Purity 99.2% min, Packing with 40/50/750/1000Kg PP Bags
Sodium Carbonate Soda Ash Potential Functions: Cosmetics & Pharmaceuticals Food Industrial & General Potential Functions: Anti Caking Agent Buffering Agent Leavening Agent Raising Agent Stabilizer Potential Applications: Adhesives Fertilizer Seasonings Bakery Health Care Skin Care Cereals Metal Finishing Snack Foods Cleaning Chemicals Oral Care Water Treatment Confectionary Personal Care Dairy Ready Meals
Soda ash dense is the grade preferred for glass manufacture because its granular properties make it widely dust-free and reduce the risks of segregation during transport and handling. Sodium carbonate (Na2CO3) is used in the glass and silicate industries and also in metallurgy for its sodium oxide content (Na2O) and for its properties as a flux. It is also widely used as an alkaline reagent for the neutralization of acids and mineral or organic acid salts. Usage: Mainly used in the glass manufacturing and crystal production industries as a melting aid. Packing: 50kg bags, 1200kg jumbo bags. Item Specifications Sodium Carbonate (Na2Co3) %: Min 99.2 Chloride in terms of (NACL) %: Max 0.4 Iron (Fe+2) %: Max 0.004 Insoluble in water %: Max 0.1 Bulk Density, gr/cm3: 0.85 1.1 Na2o %: Max 58 Particle Size 180UM Sieve Remaining: 70% Min
Grade Industrial Grade Purity % 99.9% Usage/Application Industrial Packaging Details 25 Kg Bag Grade Standard Industrial Grade Form Powder Packaging Size 25 Kg Physical State Powder Country of Origin Made in India
Soda Ash Dense has a higher density lowers the temperature at which sand melts when making glass. Glass that uses soda ash is flat glass (windows, automotive, mirrors) and container glass (food and beverage bottles, tumblers and serving dishes). Soda ash is also used in detergents, directly as a water softener in dry mix, and as a raw material for other detergent chemicals. Soda Ash is used for neutralization (lead-acid battery recycling, environmental acid controls) and in aluminum manufacturing. In addition to being a fundamental ingredient in glass manufacturing, soda ash is necessary to petroleum refining, pulp and paper production. Soda ash is one of the ten highest volume minerals produced in North America and constitutes nearly 25% of every pound of glass manufactured. Itâ??s used in Ceramics, chemical reagents, soaps, electroplating, metal cleaning, paper coating, enameling, and other general chemical uses. Sodium Carbonate, Dense WC Code: 19-011-001 Chemical Characteristics Sodium Carbonate (as Na2CO3): 99.6% Min Sodium Oxide (as Na2O): 58.2% Min Sodium Sulfate (as Na2SO4): 2000PPM Max Sodium Chloride (as NaCl): 1000PPM Max Water Insoluble: 500PPM Max Bulk Density (lbs/ft): 56.0 Min *Meets FCC standards and is GRAS Particle Size Distribution + 20 mesh (850 micron): 0.4% Max + 30 mesh (600 micron): 8.0% Max + 100 mesh (150 micron): 85.0% Min 200 mesh (75 micron): 2.0% Max Packing 50 lb bag, 49 bags per pallet 2000 lb supersack
