Sodium sulphide flakes (Na₂S) is manufactured and sold as a yellow, solid flake with a sulfurous (rotten egg) smell. Sodium sulfide is used in the pulp and paper industry, water treatment, textile industry, and various chemical manufacturing processes including the production of rubber chemicals, sulfur dyes and oil recovery. Other applications: It is also used for gold ore flotation. Sodium…

Citric acid is being used as a flavour enhancer in soft drinks, fruit juices, sweets, preserves and gelatine products. It also serves as an antioxidant in prepared meat products and canned fruit and vegetables. Furthermore, citric acid stabilises the pH level of effervescent tablets, preserves, gelatine and cleaning agents. It is used as the binding…

Acetic acid is a colourless liquid with a distinct sour taste. Although most commonly known as vinegar, this acid also has a wide variety of other uses across multiple industries. Vinegar It’s obvious this list was always going to start with Vinegar as it is most closely associated with this product. Vinegar consists of typically…

Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) is a compound that can be effectively used for water purification. It is used on a large scale for surface purification, bleaching, odor removal and water disinfection. sodium hypochlorite is a clear, slightly yellowish solution with a characteristic odor Sodium hypochlorite is used on a large scale. For example in agriculture, chemical…

Soda ash is the trade name for sodium carbonate , with the chemical formula of Na2Co3.This multifaceted chemical is used in several functions in various industries. Soda Ash is produced through the Solvay process (also known as the ammonia-soda process). This method is among the most efficient manufacturing ways. In appearance , Soda ash resembles…

Caustic soda or sodium hydroxide is a widely used alkali. The chemical formula is NaOH. It is delivered to consumers as 50% water solution. It is specified by technology, economic and ecological issues of production process and transportation. The paper, pulp and cellulose industries are major users of caustic soda. Other areas where caustic is essential…

Calcium carbonate appears as white, odorless powder or colorless crystals. Practically insoluble in water. Occurs extensive in rocks world-wide. Ground calcium carbonate results directly from the mining of limestone. The extraction process keeps the carbonate very close to its original state of purity and delivers a finely ground product form. Precipitated calcium carbonate is produced industrially by the…