Sodium Sulfate
- CAS Number: 7757-82-6
- Chemical Formula: Na2SO4
- MOQ: 1000KG
- Shelf Life: 2 years
- Types: Powder / Crystals
- Synonyms: Glauber’s Salt/ Sodium Sulphate/ Sodium Sulphate Anhydrous
Product Description
What Is Sodium Sulfate?
Sodium Sulfate (Na2SO4) is a white, odorless crystalline compound used in industries such as detergents, glassmaking, and as a drying agent. It occurs in anhydrous (thenardite) and hydrated (mirabilite) forms.
Preparation:
- Reaction with Sodium Carbonate: Sodium sulfate is produced by reacting sulfuric acid (H2SO4) with sodium carbonate (Na2CO3).
- Byproduct in Hydrochloric Acid Production: It can also be obtained as a byproduct when producing hydrochloric acid from sodium chloride.
Hydration occurs when water is added to anhydrous sodium sulfate, resulting in the formation of hydrated sodium sulfate.
Related Parameters:
| Items | Standards |
| Content | 99%min |
| water | 0.2% max |
| Water Moisture matter | 0.05% max |
| Ca+Mg | 0.15% max |
| CI | 0.35% max. |
| Fe | 0.002% max |
Recommended Dosage of Sodium Sulfate:
| Applications | Dosage |
| Detergent Industry | 10% – 20% |
| Glass Manufacturing | 5% – 10% |
| Textile Industry | 5% – 10% |
| Chemical Manufacturing | 10% – 20% |
| Paper and Pulp Industry | 5% – 10% |
| Agriculture | 5% – 10% |
| Dyeing | 10%-20% |
Sodium Sulfate Has Wide Range of Uses:
Detergent Industry:
Used as a filler and bulking agent in powdered detergents.
Enhances the cleaning power of laundry detergents.
Glass Manufacturing:
In chemical processes, it serves as a drying agent in various applications. Involved in the production of sodium sulfide and other chemicals.
Textile Industry:
Employed in fabric dyeing and printing processes.
Paper Industry:
It is employed in paper manufacturing, mainly during the pulping process.
Agriculture:
Sometimes used as a soil conditioner to improve soil structure.
User Asked Question:
Q: How does anhydrous sodium sulfate differ from its hydrated counterpart?
A: The key difference between anhydrous and hydrated sodium sulfate is that anhydrous sodium sulfate is a dry powder without any water content, whereas hydrated sodium sulfate, also known as mirabilite, includes water molecules and is typically found in a crystalline form.
