Sodium carbonate, with the chemical formula Na₂CO₃, commonly known as soda ash or baking soda, is a very important basic inorganic chemical raw material. It has extremely wide applications in industry and is often referred to as the "mother of industry."
Main Application Areas
Glass Industry (Largest Use): One of the main raw materials for manufacturing flat glass, bottle glass, etc., lowering the melting point of glass raw materials.
Chemical Production: Used in the manufacture of other sodium salts (such as sodium silicate, sodium bicarbonate), detergents, soaps, dyes, etc.
Detergent and Stain Removal: An important detergent aid in soaps, laundry detergents, and various other detergents, softening water and enhancing detergency.
Metallurgical Industry: Used as a flux in ore decomposition and metal smelting.
Food Industry: Used as a food additive (acidity regulator) in noodles, steamed buns, and other flour-based products.
Water Treatment: Used to adjust pH levels and soften water.
Also widely used in the textile, paper, and ceramics industries.