Soda Ash distributor
Tradeasia International Pte. Ltd. always had a strong bond with basic industrial chemicals and its trading, but when it comes to Soda Ash the strength of the bond reaches another level. We have a strong network with Asia Pacific, European Union and Middle East. We provide our customers not only quality product but also extended supply management service, product sourcing and price negotiating power.
Overview
Soda Ash is the common name for Sodium Carbonate, which is a sodium salt of carbonic acid. It is of the chemical formula Na2CO3. It has other common names such as washing soda and soda crystals.
Manufacturing Method
Soda Ash is manufactured commercially by the Solvay process. The process involves the reaction between brine (Sodium Chloride) and limestone (Calcium Carbonate).
Application
Soda ash is considered as the important raw material for the manufacturing of glass. In the glass industry, Sodium carbonate acts as a flux for silica, for lowering the melting point of the mixture.