Sodium carbonate (Na₂CO₃), with its strong alkalinity, plays a vital role in the glass, detergent, and paper industries. In detergents, it softens water, boosts cleaning power, and helps remove stains. In glass manufacturing, it lowers the melting temperature of silica, thereby reducing energy consumption. In the food industry, it is used as an anti-caking agent, acidity regulator, and stabiliser. Both light and dense grades are produced to meet diverse requirements and are supplied in compliance with international standards.
Sodium carbonate, a versatile substance in industrial chemistry, is highly valued for its dissolving ability and pH-regulating properties. It is used in the production of soap, paper, glass, and personal care products for skin and hair. Its capacity to break down fats and stains makes it an effective agent in the cleaning industry. Refined sodium carbonate is offered with controlled granulation, and its diverse packaging options meet the needs of various industries. High product quality and safety ensure efficiency and reliability in production processes.
Sodium carbonate, also known as soda ash, washing soda, or soda crystals, has the chemical formula Na₂CO₃. It is a widely used compound with diverse applications across many industries. There are two main forms of sodium carbonate in use:
Dense (heavy) soda ash – primarily used in the glass industry.
Light soda ash – the main difference compared to dense soda ash lies in density, particle size, and applications; chemically, they are identical.
Applications of sodium carbonate span across detergents and soap, textile dyeing, leather processing, paper production, metallurgy, battery manufacturing and casting, salt refining, petroleum industries, sodium silicate and sodium sulfide production, cleaning agents, and various chemical industries.
Sodium carbonate, with high purity and strong alkalinity, is a fundamental and multi-purpose material used in glassmaking, detergents, water treatment, and petrochemical industries. In glass production, it acts as a flux, lowering the melting point of silica, reducing both energy consumption and melting time, while improving the quality and clarity of the final product. In detergent formulations, it serves as an effective builder, softening water and enhancing cleaning performance. It also functions as a pH regulator and aids in scale removal across various industrial processes.
We supply sodium carbonate in both light and dense grades, with controlled particle size, low moisture content, and uniform density. Packaging options include big bags, kraft bags, and bulk supplies. Our quality control laboratory operates in compliance with international standards, and we provide project-based technical support. With timely delivery, formulation consulting, and competitive pricing, our company is a reliable partner in your production chain.
| Range | Characteristic | Item No. |
|---|---|---|
| 0.85–1.1 g/cm³ | Bulk Density (Dense) | 1 |
| 0.55–0.65 g/cm³ | Bulk Density (Light) | 2 |
| ≥99.2% | Alkalinity (as Na₂CO₃) | 3 |
| ≤0.4% | Chloride (as NaCl) | 4 |
| ≤0.002% | Iron Content | 5 |
| ≤0.1% | Insolubility in Water | 6 |
| ≥58% | Na₂O % (if required) | 7 |
