Soda ash
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Description
A white to gray powder of carbonate sodium carbonate. Soda ash naturally occurs as trona in mineral water deposits. Impurities may include chloride sodium chloride, sulfate, anhydrous sodium sulfate, bicarbonate sodium bicarbonate, carbonate calcium carbonate, and carbonate magnesium carbonate. Soda ash is made synthetically by the Solvay process. Soda ash is used primarily in the manufacture of glass and pulp paper pulp. It is also used in soaps, softener water softeners, and textile processing.
Synonyms and Related Terms
anhydrous sodium carbonate; calcined soda; Solvay soda; trona
Other Properties
Soluble in water, glycerol. Insoluble in ethanol. Aqueous solution has a pH = 11.6.
| Composition | Na2CO3 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 497-19-8 |
| Melting Point | 851 |
| Density | 2.53 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 105.99 |
Hazards and Safety
Noncombustible. Corrosive to skin and eyes.
Mallinckrodt Baker: MSDS
Authority
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