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Soda Ash

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  • Product Name: Soda Ash
  • CAS: 497-19-8
  • Catalog: HG-BULK001
  • Applications: Chemical Industry, Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Textile Industry, Paper Industry, Food & Pharmaceuticals

Soda ash (sodium carbonate) is a vital industrial chemical known for its wide range of applications across numerous sectors. At Alfa Chemistry, we provide high-quality soda ash, available in both heavy and light grades, offering the right solution for your chemical, manufacturing, and industrial needs.

Key Features

Physical Appearance

  • Dense Soda Ash: White granular anhydrous compound, suitable for industrial-scale applications.
  • Light Soda Ash: Fine white powder or crystalline anhydrous compound, ideal for applications requiring a higher surface area.

Solubility

  • Highly soluble in water, forming alkaline solutions with a pH of 11-12.

Reactivity

  • At ambient temperatures, soda ash can absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) and water from the atmosphere, converting into sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) and releasing heat in the process.
  • This exothermic reaction can cause the soda ash to clump, so proper storage conditions are critical to maintaining its quality.

Technical Data

ItemsSoda Ash Light/DenseFood additives
Sodium Carbonate
High ClassHigh ClassFirst ClassQualified ClassHigh Class
Total alkali amount (with dry the mass fraction of the Na2CO3) ≥ 99.4%≥ 99.2%≥ 98.8%≥ 98%≥ 99.2%
Total alkali amount (with dry the mass fraction of the Na2CO3)≥ 98.1%≥ 97.9%≥ 97.5%≥ 96.7%≥ 97.9%
NaCl ( with dry the mass fraction of the NaCl) ≤ 0.3%≤ 0.7%≤ 0.9%≤ 1.2%≤ 0.7%
Fe (with dry the mass fraction of Fe) ≤ 0.003%≤ 0.0035%≤ 0.006%≤ 0.01%≤ 0.0035%
Sulphate (with dry the mass fraction of SO4)≤ 0.03%≤ 0.03%
The mass fraction of water Insoluble≤ 0.02%≤ 0.03%≤ 0.1%≤ 0.15%≤ 0.03%
Bulk density0.85 g/ml0.9 g/ml0.9 g/ml0.9 g/ml
Heavy metal (Pb)≤ 10 mg/kg
Arsennic (As)≤ 2 mg/kg
AppearanceWhite powder

Applications

Soda ash is a core material in many industrial processes, making it one of the most widely used chemicals in the world. Key applications include:

Chemical Industry

Soda ash is a building block for producing various sodium compounds such as sodium bicarbonate, sodium silicate, and sodium phosphate, used in a wide array of industrial processes.

Glass Manufacturing

As a fluxing agent, soda ash is critical in the melting of silica (sand) to produce glass, lowering the melting point and improving energy efficiency in glassmaking.

Metallurgy

Soda ash is used in the extraction of metals like aluminum, copper, and others, as well as in refining processes.

Textile Industry

It is employed in dyeing and printing fabrics to adjust pH levels, ensuring effective dye uptake and color fastness.

Paper Industry

Soda ash is used for pulping and bleaching, essential steps in paper production.

Food & Pharmaceuticals

In the food industry, soda ash acts as a pH regulator and is used in baking and as a leavening agent. In pharmaceuticals, it serves as a buffering agent in drug formulations.

Packaging

Product CategoryLight Soda AshDense Soda AshSoda Ash (food grade)
Package40kg1000kgbulk50kg1000kgbulk40kg

Storage and Transportation

  • Store soda ash in a cool, dry place to prevent moisture absorption and clumping.
  • Avoid exposure to acids.
  • During transportation, use covered containers to protect from moisture. Preferred methods include sealed containers, pallets, or netting.

For more information about Alfa Chemistry's soda ash or to place an order, please contact us. Our team is ready to support you with high-quality, reliable, and cost-effective soda ash solutions tailored to your industry's needs.

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