Sodium Sulphate
Sodium Sulphate
Inorganic Chemical Compound
Sodium Sulphate is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Na₂SO₄. It appears as a white, odorless crystalline solid and is highly soluble in water.
Sodium sulphate is widely used in detergents, glass manufacturing, textiles, paper and pulp industries, and chemical processing. It is valued for its stability, neutral nature, and effectiveness in various industrial applications.
Physical & Chemical Properties
Na₂SO₄
≥ 98% – 99%
White crystalline solid
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Sodium Sulphate
Product Specifications| Specifications | Range |
|---|---|
| Assay (Na₂SO₄) | ≥ 99.0% |
| Chloride (Cl) | ≤ 0.30% |
| Calcium (Ca) | ≤ 0.05% |
| Iron (Fe) | ≤ 0.009% |
| Magnesium (Mg) | ≤ 0.03% |
| Specifications | Range |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystalline solid |
| Assay (Na₂SO₄) | ≥ 98.0% |
| Moisture | As per hydrated form |
| Chloride (Cl) | ≤ 0.50% |
| Iron (Fe) | ≤ 0.01% |
Sodium Sulphate
Sodium Sulphate Applications
Sodium sulphate is widely used as a filler and processing aid in powdered detergents and cleaning formulations, improving product flow and consistency.
In textile processing, sodium sulphate is used in dyeing operations to promote uniform dye absorption and enhance color fixation on fabrics.
Sodium sulphate is utilized as a fining agent in glass production, helping remove air bubbles and improving clarity and strength of glass products.
It serves as a raw material and intermediate in the manufacture of various chemicals, pigments, and sodium-based compounds.
Sodium sulphate is used in kraft pulping processes to recover chemicals and enhance pulp quality during paper manufacturing.
In pharmaceuticals, sodium sulphate is used as an excipient and processing agent in the formulation of medicinal products.
Food-grade sodium sulphate is applied as a processing aid in specific food applications, subject to regulatory standards.
Due to its heat storage properties, sodium sulphate is used in phase change materials for thermal energy storage systems.