Soda Ash 10 Lb Pack FREE SHIPPING by: Pro Supply Outlet (Consists of 2- 5 Lb Packs) - 100% Satisfaction guaranteed!! - Average delivery 1-3 business days via USPS Priority Mail within the US - High quality material professionally packed in resealable gloss bags to ensure safe delivery! - Questions? Call us toll free at: 855-248-9059 Description: Sodium carbonate (also known as washing soda, soda ash and soda crystals), Na2CO3, is a sodium salt of carbonic acid (soluble in water). It most commonly occurs as a crystalline heptahydrate, which readily effloresces to form a white powder, the monohydrate. Pure sodium carbonate is a white, odourless powder that is hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air), has an alkaline taste, and forms a strongly alkaline water solution. Sodium carbonate is well known domestically for its everyday use as a water softener. It can be extracted from the ashes of many plants growing in sodium-rich soils, such as vegetation from the Middle East, kelp from Scotland and seaweed from Spain. Because the ashes of these sodium-rich plants were noticeably different from ashes of timber (used to create potash), they became known as "soda ash". It is synthetically produced in large quantities from salt (sodium chloride) and limestone by a method known as the Solvay process. Uses: The manufacture of glass is one of the most important uses of sodium carbonate. Sodium carbonate acts as a flux for silica, lowering the melting point of the mixture to something achievable without special materials. This "soda glass" is mildly water soluble, so some calcium carbonate is added to the pre-melt mixture to make the glass produced insoluble. This type of glass is known as soda lime glass: "soda" for the sodium carbonate and "lime" for the calcium carbonate. Soda lime glass has been the most common form of glass for centuries. Sodium carbonate is also used as a relatively strong base in various settings. For example, sodium carbonate is used as a pH regulator to maintain stable alkaline conditions necessary for the action of the majority of photographic film developing agents. It is a common additive in municipal pools used to neutralize the corrosive effects of chlorine and raise the pH. In cooking, it is sometimes used in place of sodium hydroxide for lyeing, especially with German pretzels and lye rolls. These dishes are treated with a solution of an alkaline substance to change the pH of the surface of the food and improve browning. In taxidermy, sodium carbonate added to boiling water will remove flesh from the skull or bones of trophies to create the "European skull mount" or for educational display in biological and historical studies. In chemistry, it is often used as an electrolyte. Electrolytes are usually salt-based, and sodium carbonate acts as a very good conductor in the process of electrolysis. In addition, unlike chloride ions, which form chlorine gas, carbonate ions are not corrosive to the anodes. It is also used as a primary standard for acid-base titrationsbecause it is solid and air-stable, making it easy to weigh accurately. Domestic use[edit] In domestic use, it is used as a water softener in laundering. It competes with the magnesium and calcium ions in hard water and prevents them from bonding with the detergent being used. Sodium carbonate can be used to remove grease, oil and wine stains. Sodium carbonate is also used as a descaling agent in boilers such as those found in coffee pots and espresso machines. In dyeing with fiber-reactive dyes, sodium carbonate (often under a name such as soda ash fixative or soda ash activator) is used to ensure proper chemical bonding of the dye with cellulose (plant) fibers, typically before dyeing (for tie dyes), mixed with the dye (for dye painting), or after dyeing (for immersion dyeing). Our Chemical Products are shipped with current globally harmonized Safety Data Sheets and Labeling. Quantities smaller than original package are carefully repackaged and sealed in smaller Foil, Plastic, or HDPE containers. Packaging is designed to minimize shipping costs and give you the best possible value for your compounds, craft making, toiletries and soaps. Shipments are classified ORM-D when applicable. Our packaging meets all US DOT specifications and our shipments are all made with reliable licensed carriers to deliver your high quality product in a timely manner. Grade Definitions applied by manufacturer to original package are as follows: U.S.P. / Food Grade: A chemical grade of sufficient purity to meet or exceed requirements of the United States Pharmacopeia (USP); acceptable for food, drug, or medicinal use; may be used for most laboratory purposes. A.C.S.: A chemical grade of highest purity and meets or exceeds purity standards set by American Chemical Society (ACS). Reagent: High purity generally equal to A.C.S. grade and suitable for use in many laboratory and analytical applications. Technical: Good quality chemical grade used for commercial and industrial purposes. Not pure enough to be offered for food, drug, or medicinal use. N.F.: A grade of sufficient purity to meet or exceed requirements of the United States National Formulary. (Since bought out and merged with the United States Pharmacopeia, USP-NF.) Lab: A chemical grade of relatively high quality with exact levels of impurities unknown; usually pure enough for educational applications. Not pure enough to be offered for food, drug, or medicinal use. Purified: Also called pure or practical grade, and indicates good quality chemicals meeting no official standard; can be used in most cases for educational applications. Not pure enough to be offered for food, drug, or medicinal use. PURCHASE REQUIREMENTS / Terms of sale. To purchase products you must meet the following criteria. Your order for products represents your confirmation that you meet the criteria and agree to the terms of sale. I am of legal age. This item is a consumer commodity that I am using for hobby or other household use. As the user I understand that I am responsible for determining the suitability of this product for its intended use, and assume all risk and liability whatsoever in connection therewith. The manufacturer and seller make no representation or warranty, including merchantability expressed or implied. Seller and manufacturers’ liability from any losses or damages resulting from any cause whatsoever shall in no event exceed the purchase price of this product. This product will not be used for any illegal purpose. Soda, calcined; sodium carbonate: Used in glass manufacture, chemicals, pulp and paper manufaturer, sodium compounds, soaps and detergents. Froo www.froo.com | Froo Cross Sell, Free Cross Sell, Cross promote, eBay Marketing, eBay listing Apps, eBay Apps, eBay Application FREE! Sellers: Add a FREE map to your listings. FREE!
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