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Premium Industrial Alkali: Soda Ash Light & Soda Ash Dense

Sodium Carbonate (Na2CO3), commonly known as Soda Ash, is one of the most versatile and essential industrial chemicals in the world. At United Raw Material Pte Ltd, we provide high-purity Soda Ash in two primary grades — Light and Dense — to meet the specific physical requirements of your manufacturing processes.

While chemically identical, these two forms differ in their physical properties, such as bulk density and particle size, making each suited for distinct industrial applications.

Soda Ash Light

Soda Ash Light is the standard form of sodium carbonate. It is a fine, white, odorless powder characterized by its lower bulk density and smaller particle size.

  • Key Characteristics: High solubility in water, fine crystalline structure, and rapid reaction time.
  • Primary Applications:
    • Detergents & Soaps: Acts as a builder to emulsify oil stains and reduce water hardness.
    • Water Treatment: Used to adjust pH levels and soften water by removing calcium and magnesium ions.
    • Chemical Manufacturing: A vital feedstock for producing sodium silicates, phosphates, and chromates.
    • Pulp & Paper: Utilized in the cooking of wood pulp and pH control during processing.

Soda Ash Light Specifications

SODA ASH LIGHT 99.2% MIN
spec. Standard (%) Result (%)
Na2CO3 ≥99.2 99.5
NaCL ≤0.7 0.40
Fe ≤0.0035 0.0009
SO4 ≤0.03 ≤0.03
Water Non-dissolved Matter% ≤0.03 0.01

Soda Ash Dense

Soda Ash Dense is produced by hydrating Soda Ash Light and then dehydrating it to create larger, heavier crystals. This grade is preferred in industries where dust reduction and high-volume processing are critical.

  • Key Characteristics: Higher bulk density, larger particle size, and superior flowability with minimal dust generation.
  • Primary Applications:
    • Glass Manufacturing: The most significant consumer of Soda Ash Dense. It acts as a flux, lowering the melting temperature of silica (SiO2) to save energy and improve the durability of container, flat, and fiber glass.
    • High-Performance Soda Ash for Solar Glass Manufacturing: In the rapidly evolving renewable energy sector, the efficiency of a solar module begins with the quality of its glass. We provide premium Soda Ash Dense, specifically refined to meet the rigorous demands of high-transmission solar glass production.
    • Metallurgy: Used in the desulfurization and dephosphorization of steel and the processing of various ores.
    • Textile Processing: Employed as a leveling agent and for pH regulation in dyeing and bleaching.

Soda Ash Dense Specifications

Item Quality Index Results
Na2CO3 99.2% min 99.57%
NaCl 0.7% max 0.36%
Fe2O3 0.0035% max 0.0008%
Moisture 0.5% max 0.14%
Water insoluble matter 0.1% max 0.01%
Bulk density (Kg/m3) 0.9 min 1.14
Particle Size Distribution 12-80 mesh 70% min
≤80 mesh 30% max
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