Sodium Carbonate
Its largest applications are in the manufacture of glass, paper, rayon, soaps and detergents. As a food additive, it is used as an acidity regulator, anti-caking agent, raising agent and stabiliser. As a medicine, because it neutralises gastric acid, it acts an antacid.
- Synonyms
- Soda ash, Soda crystals, Washing soda, calcined soda, E500
- Chemical Formula
- Na2CO3; Na₂CO3.10H2O
- CAS Number
- 491-19-8 (anhydrous)
Characteristics
- Molar Weight
- 105.988 g/mol (anhydrous); 285.99 g/mol (decahydrate)
- Melting Point
- 851 °C
- Density
- 2.54 g/cm³
- Forms
- Crystals, White
Uses and applications
Key applications
- Food packaging
- Cleaning products
- Pulp and paper
- Solvents
- Personal care
- Bleaching agent
- Paint and Coatings