SODIUM SULPHATE
| Name | Sodium Sulphate (Na2SO4) |
|---|---|
| CAS no | 7757-82-6 |
| Formula | Na2SO4 |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Packaging | 25/50 kg HDPE Bags/1000 Kg Jumbo Bags |
Description
Product Details
Sodium Sulphate, available at ARchemcore, is a versatile chemical compound used in various industries. It is commonly used in the manufacturing of detergents, glass, and pulp and paper. Sodium Sulphate also finds applications in textile dyeing, water treatment, and as a filler in chemical processes.
Additionally, it is utilized in the production of textiles, carpet fibers, and as a pH regulator in the mining industry.
Chemical Properties
| Molecular Weight | 142.04 g/mol |
|---|---|
| Solubility | Soluble in water |
| S.No. | Description | Units | Textile Grade | Detergent Grade | Paper Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | pH (10% Solution) | % w/w | 7.0 – 7.30 | 7.50 ± 0.2 | 7.50 – 8.50 |
| 2 | Purity as Na₂SO₄ | % w/w | 99.5 ± 0.2 | 99.5 ± 0.2 | 99.5 ± 0.2 |
| 3 | Chloride as NaCl | % w/w | 0.05 – 0.08 | 0.07 – 0.08 | 0.06 – 0.10 |
| 4 | Matter Insoluble in Water | % w/w | 0.002 – 0.005 | 0.005 – 0.008 | 0.02 – 0.05 |
| 5 | Moisture at 105 °C | % w/w | 0.07 – 0.10 | 0.07 – 0.10 | 0.09 – 0.15 |
Applications
- Detergent and Cleaning Products – Used as a filler and flow agent to improve detergent consistency and cleaning efficiency.
- Glass Industry – Acts as a fining agent to remove air bubbles and improve glass clarity during manufacturing.
- Textile Industry – Helps dye fabrics evenly by improving dye penetration and color uniformity.
- Pulp and Paper Industry – Used in kraft pulping processes to enhance chemical recovery and paper strength.
- Pharmaceuticals – Serves as an excipient and drying agent in certain pharmaceutical formulations.
- Chemical Manufacturing – Used as a raw material or processing aid in the production of various chemicals.
- Oil Industry – Applied in drilling fluids and oil recovery processes to control density and stability.
- Textile and Leather Chemicals – Assists in tanning, dye fixation, and finishing processes for textiles and leather.
- Water Treatment – Used to remove impurities and assist in coagulation and purification processes.
- Laboratory and Analytical Chemistry – Acts as a drying agent and standard reagent in laboratory experiments.
