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Sodium carbonate

Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.

Molecular structure for Sodium carbonate

Chemical identity

English nameSodium carbonate
English synonymsSoda ash;Disodium carbonate;Carbonic acid sodium salt
Chinese name碳酸钠
Chinese synonyms纯碱;苏打;重质碳酸钠;轻质碳酸钠
Chemical categoryAlkalis
CAS No.497-19-8
EINECS No.207-838-8
Molecular formulaNa2CO3
Molecular weight105.99
PubChem structure images are reference depictions, not proof of composition, purity, grade, or regulatory status. Mixtures and polymers may not have a single representative structure.

Technical indicators

Na2CO3 content ≥99.2%; chloride ≤0.5%; sulfate ≤0.03%; iron ≤0.003%; water-insoluble matter ≤0.03%

Performance characteristics

White powder or granules, soluble in water, aqueous solution is strongly alkaline

Application scenarios

Glass manufacturing, soap and detergents, water treatment, chemical synthesis, food additive