Applications in Various Industries:
- Industrial Use: Used in the production of glass, detergents, and paper as a fluxing agent and pH adjuster.
- Chemical Industry: Used in the manufacture of sodium bicarbonate, sodium silicate, and other chemicals.
- Household Use: Found in some cleaning agents and water softeners.
Where is Soda Ash Found?
- Natural Sources: Found in certain mineral deposits (e.g., trona) and alkaline lakes.
- Industrial Production: Produced by the Solvay process or mined from natural trona deposits.
- Consumer Products: Found in glass products, detergents, and cleaning agents.