Supplier of Soda Ash (Sodium Carbonate) from Turkey and Dubai

Soda Ash supplier – Light and Dense Na₂CO₃ for industrial buyers

Descriptions of Soda Ash

Soda ash, or sodium carbonate (Na₂CO₃), is a white, odorless, water-soluble chemical widely used in industrial and domestic applications. It produces a strongly alkaline solution in water, making it essential for glass manufacturing, detergents, chemical processes, and water treatment.

Historically, soda ash was obtained from the ashes of sodium-rich plants, but today it is produced via industrial methods or mined from natural mineral deposits, such as trona ore.

Chemical Properties of Sodium Carbonate

  • Chemical Formula: Na₂CO₃

  • Molar Mass: 105.99 g/mol

  • Appearance: White, granular or powdered solid

  • Solubility: Soluble in water, producing a strongly alkaline solution (pH ~11.5)

Production Methods

  1. Solvay Process: Industrial method using salt (NaCl), limestone (CaCO₃), and ammonia. Produces high-purity sodium carbonate efficiently.

  2. Natural Sources: Extracted from trona ore or sodium carbonate-rich brines.

  3. Historical Method (LeBlanc Process): Early industrial method converting salt to Sodium Carbonate using sulfuric acid, limestone, and coal. Mostly obsolete today.

Grades of Sodium Carbonate

Sodium Carbonate is commercially available in two main grades: Soda Ash Light and Soda Ash Dense. Both have the same chemical formula (Na₂CO₃) but differ in physical properties, bulk density, and applications.

1. Soda Ash Light

  • Appearance: Fine white powder

  • Bulk Density: 0.5–0.6 g/cm³

  • Solubility: Highly soluble in water, dissolves quickly

  • Primary Uses:

    • Detergent and soap production (as a builder)

    • Chemical manufacturing (sodium silicate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium tripolyphosphate)

    • Water treatment and pH adjustment

    • Textile processing for dye fixation

  • Advantages: Fast-dissolving, ideal for liquid formulations, cost-effective for industries needing high solubility

2. Soda Ash Dense

  • Appearance: Granular or crystalline solid

  • Bulk Density: 0.9–1.1 g/cm³

  • Solubility: Slower than light soda ash due to larger particle size

  • Primary Uses:

    • Glass manufacturing (flat glass, container glass, specialty glass)

    • Metallurgy and metal refining

    • Ceramics and enamels

    • Industrial chemicals that require solid, high-density sodium carbonate

  • Advantages: High bulk density, suitable for high-temperature processes and heavy-duty industrial applications

Summary of Differences:

  • Soda Ash Light: Powdery, low density, high solubility → detergents, chemical synthesis, water treatment.

  • Soda Ash Dense: Granular, high density, slower solubility → glass, ceramics, metallurgy.

History of Sodium Carbonate

  • Ancient Civilizations: Egyptians (3500 BCE) and Romans used soda ash from plant ashes and natural deposits (natron) for glassmaking, cleaning, and mummification.

  • LeBlanc Process (18th Century): Industrialized soda ash production in Europe.

  • Solvay Process (1861): Efficient, environmentally friendly method still used today.

  • Modern Mining: Trona ore extraction remains a cost-effective source.

  • Environmental Controls: Modern production reduces emissions and waste.

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Uses of Soda Ash

Industrial Uses

  1. Glass Manufacturing: Lowers silica melting temperature for energy-efficient glass production.

  2. Detergents and Soaps: Acts as a builder, softens water, and enhances cleaning.

  3. Water Treatment: Adjusts pH in municipal and industrial systems.

  4. Pulp and Paper Industry: Pulping and bleaching processes.

  5. Chemical Manufacturing: Produces sodium bicarbonate, sodium silicate, and other sodium-based chemicals.

  6. Textile Processing: Dye fixation and pH control.

  7. Metal Refining: Extracts copper, zinc, and lead from ores.

  8. Food Industry: Food additive (E500), leavening agent.

Domestic Uses

  • Cleaning agent for grease, oil, and stains

  • pH adjustment in pools and aquariums

  • Occasional baking use

Environmental Uses

  • Flue gas desulfurization

  • Soil neutralization and remediation

Specialty Applications

  • Oil and gas drilling fluids

  • Ceramics and enamel glazes

Packaging and Container Loading

  • Small Bags: 50 kg PE

  • Jumbo Bags: 1000 kg (Light) / 1250 kg (Dense)

  • 20ft Container:

    • Light (1000 kg Jumbo bags): 16–17.2 mt

    • Dense (1250 kg Jumbo bags): 26 mt

  • 40ft Container:

    • Light (1000 kg Jumbo bags): 25 mt

    • Dense (1250 kg Jumbo bags): 26.25 mt

Safety of Soda Ash

Health Hazards

  • Skin irritation, dryness

  • Eye irritation

  • Respiratory tract irritation from dust

  • Gastrointestinal irritation if ingested in large quantities

Safety Measures

  • Wear gloves, goggles, respirators, and protective clothing

  • Store in cool, dry, ventilated areas

  • Clean spills carefully to avoid dust

  • Follow proper first aid procedures in case of contact or inhalation

Environmental Safety

  • Not highly toxic, but large releases can alter water pH

  • Avoid dumping into water bodies or soil

Specification of Soda Ash (Light)

SPECIFICATION OF SODA ASH (LIGHT)

Specification of Soda Ash (Dense)

SPECIFICATION OF SODA ASH (DENSE)