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Sodium Carbonate, Anhydrous Dense
Sodium Carbonate, Anhydrous Dense
Physical Data:
Description Odorless white granular powder
Molecular Formula Na2CO3
Molecular Weight 105.99
Specific Gravity (H2O=1) 2.533
Freezing/Melting Point 851°C
pH 11.4 (1% solution)
Sales Specification:
Sodium carbonate (Na2CO3) 99.2 % w/w min.
Alkalinity (Na2O) 58.0 % w/w min.
Sodium Sulphate (Na2SO4) 0.150 % w/w max.
Sodium chloride (NaCl) 0.080 % w/w max.
Fe2O3 10 ppm max
Water Insolubles 0.050% max.
Bulk density 56.2 - 65.0 lbs./cu.ft.
Product Application:
Manufacturing
Raw material to manufacture glass, pulp and paper, sodium compounds, soaps, and detergents.
Industrial Uses
Water treatment; aluminum production; textile processing; cleaning preparations; petroleum refining; catalyst in coal
liquefaction.
Safety Note:
Read the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for special handling information.