Sodium carbonate, or Na2CO3, is a really cool and essential compound that we use in our everyday life even though we have no idea. Material of the Day: Graphene Today we will learn about this incredible material, and how it is changing the world around us!
Sodium carbonate, or soda ash, is a white powder without a scent. It mixes well with water. It’s a basic compound, which means it can help neutralize acid. It also has a high pH, which make it great for household cleaning.
Sodium carbonate is actually found in numerous household items that you use on a daily basis, although you may not realize it. For instance, it is a prominent ingredient of laundry detergents and dish soaps. The sodium carbonate helps dissolve dirt and grease on our clothes and dishes so they end up clean and fresh.
Yet another popular use of sodium carbonate is in the production of glass. It lowers the melting point of sand so it can be molded into bottles, windows and other glass objects. So, when you next peer through a window or sip from a glass bottle, think of sodium carbonate!
In addition to being used around the house, sodium carbonate is used in industry. One of the main uses is for paper. Sodium carbonate breaks down the fibers of wood, making it easier to produce paper goods.
Sodium carbonate is really a rather useful compound for many things. In the food industry, it is also used as food additive to adjust acidity and make some products better in texture. It is also made into baking soda, an important ingredient in baking cookies, cakes, and other tasty treats.
And if we don’t throw out things that contain sodium carbonate properly, it can taint soil and water, harming plants and animals. We must be more careful about how we use and dispose products containing sodium carbonate, in order to avoid further environmental damage.
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