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Chemical Name Sodium Carbonate
Chemical Formula Na2CO3
CAS# 497-19-8
IUPAC ID Sodium Carbonate
EC Number 205-633-8
Appearance White granular solid
Odour Odourless
Flash Point Not Applicable
Uses
  • Sodium carbonate (or washing soda) is used as a cleansing agent for domestic purposes like washing clothes. Sodium carbonate is a component of many dry soap powders.
  • It is used for removing temporary and permanent hardness of water.
  • It is used in the manufacture of glass, soap and paper.
  • It is used in the manufacture of sodium compounds like borax.
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    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, odourless, water-soluble salts that yield moderately alkaline solutions in water.
    Sodium carbonate is also used as a relatively strong base in various fields. As a common alkali, it is preferred in many chemical processes because it is cheaper than sodium hydroxide and far safer to handle. Its mildness especially recommends its use in domestic applications.

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