Soda ash
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Description
A white to gray powder of Sodium carbonate. Soda ash naturally occurs as trona in mineral water deposits. Impurities may include Sodium chloride, sodium sulfate, Sodium bicarbonate, Calcium carbonate, and Magnesium carbonate. Soda ash is made synthetically by the Solvay process. Soda ash is used primarily in the manufacture of Glass and Paper pulp. It is also used in soaps, water softeners, and Textile processing.
Synonyms and Related Terms
anhydrous sodium carbonate; calcined soda; Solvay soda; trona
Risks
- Noncombustible.
- Corrosive to skin and eyes.
- JMN Specialties: SDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
- Soluble in water, glycerol. Insoluble in ethanol.
- Aqueous solution has a pH = 11.6.
| Composition | Na2CO3 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 497-19-8 |
| Melting Point | 851 C |
| Density | 2.53 g/ml |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 105.99 |
Resources and Citations
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