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Molecular Formula  : Na2CO3
CAS No.                      : 497-19-8
Molecular Weight     : 105.988 g/mol
Boiling Point              : No data available
Melting Point             : 851 °C
Solubility in water     : 30 g/100ml 
Density                       : 2.5 g/cm³
Appearance               : White hygroscopic powder
Odor                           : Odorless

Synonyms

1. Calcined Soda
2. Disodium Carbonate
3. Soda Ash
4. Solvay Soda
5. Washing Soda

What are the uses of Sodium Carbonate?

Glass Manufacturing

Soda Ash is used as a fluxing agent that helps to lower the melting point of pure silica which reduce the energy consumption for glass production. 

Cleaning

Sodium carbonate is used in several cleaning products such as dishwashing soaps and household detergents due to its cleansing agents and ability to cut through grease and molds. It is used to soften water by preventing the calcium and magnesium ions found in hard water. Moreover, it used in toothpaste as an abrasive and foaming agent.

Other

The soda ash can be used as a substitute for caustic soda as a pH modifier and acid neutralizer. Sodium carbonate is also used in photography for photo development process and textile/dyeing, it used to bond dye and fiber.