Sodium carbonate is widely utilized in research focused on:
- Glass Manufacturing: It serves as a key ingredient in the production of glass, helping to lower the melting point of silica and improve the workability of glass products.
- Water Softening: In water treatment processes, it effectively removes calcium and magnesium ions, making it easier to use in various industrial applications, such as detergents and soaps.
- pH Regulation: Sodium carbonate is commonly used to maintain optimal pH levels in swimming pools and aquariums, ensuring a safe and healthy environment for aquatic life.
- Food Industry: It acts as a food additive (E500) to regulate acidity and improve texture in baked goods, enhancing overall product quality.
- Laboratory Applications: In research labs, it is utilized as a buffering agent in biochemical experiments, providing stable pH conditions for various reactions.
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Applications
Sodium carbonate is widely utilized in research focused on:
- Glass Manufacturing: It serves as a key ingredient in the production of glass, helping to lower the melting point of silica and improve the workability of glass products.
- Water Softening: In water treatment processes, it effectively removes calcium and magnesium ions, making it easier to use in various industrial applications, such as detergents and soaps.
- pH Regulation: Sodium carbonate is commonly used to maintain optimal pH levels in swimming pools and aquariums, ensuring a safe and healthy environment for aquatic life.
- Food Industry: It acts as a food additive (E500) to regulate acidity and improve texture in baked goods, enhancing overall product quality.
- Laboratory Applications: In research labs, it is utilized as a buffering agent in biochemical experiments, providing stable pH conditions for various reactions.
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
The SDS provides comprehensive safety information on handling, storage, and disposal of the product.
Product Specification (PS)
The PS provides a comprehensive breakdown of the product’s properties, including chemical composition, physical state, purity, and storage requirements. It also details acceptable quality ranges and the product's intended applications.
Certificates of Analysis (COA)
Search for Certificates of Analysis (COA) by entering the products Lot Number. Lot and Batch Numbers can be found on a product’s label following the words ‘Lot’ or ‘Batch’.
*Catalog Number
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Certificates Of Origin (COO)
This COO confirms the country where the product was manufactured, and also details the materials and components used in it and whether it is derived from natural, synthetic, or other specific sources. This certificate may be required for customs, trade, and regulatory compliance.
*Catalog Number
*Lot Number
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
The SDS provides comprehensive safety information on handling, storage, and disposal of the product.
DownloadProduct Specification (PS)
The PS provides a comprehensive breakdown of the product’s properties, including chemical composition, physical state, purity, and storage requirements. It also details acceptable quality ranges and the product's intended applications.
DownloadCertificates of Analysis (COA)
Search for Certificates of Analysis (COA) by entering the products Lot Number. Lot and Batch Numbers can be found on a product’s label following the words ‘Lot’ or ‘Batch’.
*Catalog Number
*Lot Number
Certificates Of Origin (COO)
This COO confirms the country where the product was manufactured, and also details the materials and components used in it and whether it is derived from natural, synthetic, or other specific sources. This certificate may be required for customs, trade, and regulatory compliance.