CAS 497-19-8
Sodium Carbonate Anhydrous in Kenya
CAS 497-19-8CNa2O3105.988 g/mol
Sodium Carbonate, commonly known as Soda Ash or Disodium Carbonate, is primarily used in water treatment to regulate pH and enhance alkalinity. This versatile chemical is crucial in various industrial applications, including glass manufacturing, cleaning agents, and chemical production. Its notable solubility in water and strong alkaline properties make it an ideal choice for industries requiring efficient pH adjustments and water quality improvements.
Main applicationWater treatment — pH regulation and alkalinity enhancement
Sodium Carbonate is essential in multiple industries, enabling efficient water treatment, improving product quality in glass manufacturing, and acting as a key ingredient in detergents. Its strong alkaline nature and solubility make it integral for various chemical processes and agricultural amendments, reinforcing its significance in everyday industrial applications.
Also known as
- SODIUM CARBONATE
- Soda Ash
- Disodium carbonate
- Carbonic acid disodium salt
- Sodium carbonate anhydrous
- Calcined soda
- Solvay soda
Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Available packaging
- Pack size: 25 kg
- available in sturdy bags.
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- CAS number
- 497-19-8
- Chemical formula
- CNa2O3
- Molecular weight
- 105.988 g/mol
- Grade
- Technical grade
- Appearance
- Crystalline powder
- Density
- 2.54 g/cu cm
- Density
- 2.54 g/cu cm
- Melting Point
- 856 °C
- Boiling Point
- Decomposes on heating
- Solubility
- 30.7 g/100 g water at 25 °C
- pH
- 11.37 pH at 1 wt% solution
Sodium Carbonate (CAS 497-19-8) is a sodium salt of carbonic acid with the molecular formula CNa2O3 and a molecular weight of 105.988 g/mol. This anhydrous form is characterized by small, odorless crystalline powder that demonstrates excellent stability under normal conditions. Key to its applications is its strong alkalinity and the ability to dissolve in water readily—30.7 g per 100 g of water at 25 °C. When ordering, considerations should include grade selection, specifically the anhydrous form, and packaging options, with a typical pack size of 25 kg.
Delivery
Sodium Carbonate Anhydrous in Kenya is dispatched from our Nairobi warehouse across Kenya, and export delivery is arranged to the wider East African market. Lead time depends on quantity and grade and is confirmed with your quotation — see delivery and collection for the towns we reach and how dispatch works.
Applications & uses
- Water treatment — pH regulation and alkalinity enhancement
- Glass manufacturing — a flux for reducing melting temperatures
- Cleaning agents — an effective component in detergents
- Chemical production — acts as a basic chemical intermediate
- Agricultural applications — soil amendment for improved nutrient absorption
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- Enhances water quality by regulating pH levels
- Reduces melting temperatures in glass production, saving energy
- Increases the effectiveness of cleaning agents and detergents
- Improves soil nutrient availability in agriculture
- Non-toxic and environmentally friendly option for water treatment
Quality assurance
- Batches are checked against the specification values listed above before dispatch.
State what your process, auditor or customs clearance requires when you request a quotation, and it is confirmed with the quote.
Safety, handling & storage
Always consult the full Safety Data Sheet before handling. Personnel must use appropriate PPE and follow local regulations for storage, transport and disposal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CAS number of Sodium Carbonate Anhydrous in Kenya?
The CAS registry number for Sodium Carbonate Anhydrous in Kenya is 497-19-8. Its chemical formula is CNa2O3, with a molecular weight of 105.988 g/mol. Quote this number when requesting a quotation or checking documentation, as it identifies the substance unambiguously regardless of the trade name used.
What are the other names for Sodium Carbonate Anhydrous in Kenya?
Sodium Carbonate Anhydrous in Kenya is also referred to as SODIUM CARBONATE, Soda Ash, Disodium carbonate, Carbonic acid disodium salt, Sodium carbonate anhydrous and Calcined soda. These names describe the same substance, so a specification or enquiry written against any of them can be matched to this product.
What grade of Sodium Carbonate Anhydrous in Kenya is supplied?
Sodium Carbonate Anhydrous in Kenya is supplied as Technical grade. State the grade your process requires when requesting a quotation — where an alternative grade can be sourced, it is confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed.
What does Sodium Carbonate Anhydrous in Kenya look like?
Sodium Carbonate Anhydrous in Kenya is described as crystalline powder. Appearance is a useful first check on receipt of goods, though it does not replace the certificate of analysis for confirming that the material meets specification.
What is Sodium Carbonate Anhydrous in Kenya used for?
Common applications include water treatment — pH regulation and alkalinity enhancement, glass manufacturing — a flux for reducing melting temperatures, cleaning agents — an effective component in detergents, chemical production — acts as a basic chemical intermediate and agricultural applications — soil amendment for improved nutrient absorption. The suitability of the product for a particular process depends on the grade and specification required, which is worth confirming against your own process conditions.
Which industries use Sodium Carbonate Anhydrous in Kenya?
Sodium Carbonate Anhydrous in Kenya is supplied to the Water Treatment, Agriculture & Agrochemicals, Mining & Minerals, Construction & Admixtures and Cleaning & Detergents sectors. These are the industries this product is listed against in our catalogue; if your application falls outside them, we can advise on suitability before you order.
What packaging is Sodium Carbonate Anhydrous in Kenya available in?
Sodium Carbonate Anhydrous in Kenya is supplied in Pack size: 25 kg; available in sturdy bags. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.
Related to Sodium Carbonate Anhydrous in Kenya
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References
Technical information on this page was compiled from the following published sources. Safety and handling data always comes from the supplier’s own safety data sheet.
- 1.PubChem CID 10340pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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