Light and dense soda ash

Common name of sodium carbonate Na₂CO₃ –  inorganic chemical compound that finds wide application in the industry.

APPLICATION

• Component of the raw material input necessary in glass melting
• Active filler in detergents and cleaning agents — increases the washing effect
• Component of mineral fertilisers (sodium nitrate, superthomasine)
• Production of inorganic sodium salt
• Production of dyes and pigments (e.g. ultramarine)
• Regulation and maintenance of appropriate pH values in solutions
• Neutralisation or precipitation agent for metals and chemical compounds
• Desulphurisation of flue gases
• Production of sulphate pulp
• Production of adhesives and resins
• Water softening
• Melting, desulphurisation and dephosphorylation agent, reducing the nitrogen content in iron and steel smelting processes