Nexchem Ltd are distributors of Sodium Carbonate
Sodium Carbonate (Na₂CO₃) is a white, odourless crystalline powder or granular solid. Highly soluble in water, forming a mildly alkaline solution.
Forms:
- Anhydrous (Na₂CO₃): Dry powder form.
- Monohydrate (Na₂CO₃·H₂O): Contains one water molecule.
- Decahydrate (Na₂CO₃·10H₂O) or Washing Soda: Large, colourless crystals that effloresce in air.
Common uses of Sodium Carbonate:
-
- Glass Manufacturing: A key ingredient in glass production.
- Soap & Detergents: Enhances cleaning efficiency by softening water.
- Paper & Pulp Industry: Used in paper pulping and bleaching.
- Textile Industry: Used in dyeing and bleaching fabrics.
- Laundry Booster: Known as washing soda, used to remove stains.
- pH Adjustment: Used to control water pH in pools.
- Cleaning Agent: Effective in removing grease and oil.
- Water Treatment: Softens hard water by precipitating calcium and magnesium ions.
- Laboratory Reagent: Used in chemical synthesis and analysis.
- Used as a food additive, acidity regulator, and leavening agent in baking.
Common Sodium Carbonate Industries
Print & Packaging, Textiles, Cleaning, Water Treatment, Food & CateringContact a Sales Representative
Contact us today about Sodium Carbonate. Our team are always here to help.
Call: 0116 231 1130
Email: sales@nexchem.co.uk
The information shown on this page is intended as a product guide only; specification and properties of products are subject to change by the manufacturer and no guarantees or warranties are implied or inferred by the information provided here. It is the responsibility of the user to request the most current information and determine the suitability of any product in the user’s application