CAS
No: 497-19-8
Molecular formula: Na2CO3
Molecular weight: 105.99
specific gravity: 2.54
Melting point: 851¡æ
Boiling point: 1600¡æ
Solubility: soluble in water, insoluble in alcohol,
ethanol.
Appearance: White crystal powder, hygroscopic.
Sodium carbonate (soda ash)
is used in manufacture of glass. It is also used as
a water softener, as a pH regulator to maintain stable
alkaline conditions, as an electrolyte in chemistry,
as a descaling agent in boilers, as a wetting agent
to reduce the amount of water needed to extrude the
clay in brick industry, as bonding agent in casting.
It can be used in dyeing with fiber-reactive dyes, sodium
carbonate is used to ensure proper chemical bonding
of the dye with the fibers.
Sodium carbonate is a food additive used as an acidity
regulator, anti-caking agent, raising agent and stabilizer.
It also can be used in toothpastes, where it acts as
a foaming agent, an abrasive, and to temporarily increase
mouth pH.
In a medical application it can be used to reduce swelling.
Specifications: 99.2% min
Packing: 25kgs/bag, 50kgs/bag
Storeage: Keep in a tightly closed container, stored
in a cool, dry, ventilated area.
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