Sodium Carbonate (Na2CO3)-Powder

Characteristic




Sodium carbonate, Na2CO3, (also known as washing soda, soda ash and soda crystals) is the inorganic compound with the formula Na2CO3 and its various hydrates. All forms are white, water-soluble salts. All forms have a strongly alkaline taste and give moderately alkaline solutions in water.




Chemical formula:Na2CO3

Molar mass:105.9888 g/mol (anhydrous)

Appearance White solid, hygroscopic

Odor: Odorless

Density: 2.54 g/cm3 (25 °C, anhydrous)

Melting point: 851 °C (1,564 °F; 1,124 K) (Anhydrous)

Solubility: Soluble in aq. alkalis, glycerol  Slightly soluble in aq. alcohol  Insoluble in CS2, acetone, alkyl acetates, alcohol, benzonitrile, liquid ammonia

Basicity (pKb):3.67

Magnetic susceptibility (χ):−4.1·10−5 cm3/m

Crystal structure:Monoclinic 




Application




It is an important organic chemical raw material, mainly used in the production of plate glass, glass products and ceramic glaze.It is also widely used in washing, acid neutralization and food processing.