Applications
Magadi Soda Ash is primarily used in the glass industry as it is highly suitable for manufacturing bottles, jars, containers glass, flat glass and figure glass.
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Glass manufacturing
Soda ash is the primary constituent in glass manufacturing. Sodium carbonate used in the process introduces sodium oxide or soda (Na2O) into the glass formulation. The soda acts as a fluxing agent, breaking the Si-O bonds of silica, thus reducing the viscosity of the melt and lowering the temperature required to form the glass.
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Manufacturing sodium silicate and other sodium compounds
Used in producing sodium silicate by fusing soda ash with silica sand at high temperatures, aiding in various industrial processes.
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Sodium chromate production
Soda ash is used to produce sodium chromate, which is further processed for use in pigments, preservatives, catalysts, and chrome plating.
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Detergents, soap, and rayon
Integral in laundry detergents and soaps, soda ash helps emulsify oil stains, reduce dirt re-deposition, and soften water.
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Soda crystals manufacturing
Magadi Soda Ash can be easily transformed into soda crystals (Na2CO3-10H2O) by cooling down hot, saturated solutions.
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Water softening
When combined with lime, Magadi Soda Ash helps remove calcium and magnesium from hard water, making it softer and more suitable for use.
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Pulp and paper industry
Used primarily in the production of pulping liquors for the paper industry, particularly in the neutral sulfite semi-chemical pulping process.
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Steel and metallurgical industries
Soda ash is used in mining and smelting, especially in alumina production, playing a small but important role in the global metallurgical sector.
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Caustic liquor manufacturing
Soda ash is a primary ingredient in the production of caustic soda, used in industries like soap-making and mercerisation.
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Textile, dyeing, and bleaching industries
Used in the textile industry for souring wool and cotton and aiding in dyeing and bleaching processes.
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Soaps and detergents
Light Soda Ash is used as a builder or filler to provide a smoother surface.
Packaging:
Tata Chemicals Magadi Soda Ash is packaged and sold in the following forms:
- Bulk shipload up to approximately 15,000 MT per vessel.
- One-ton block bottomed woven polypropylene bags.
- 50 kg woven polypropylene bags with inner polythene liner.
For more information, please contact us:
Email: Infomagadi@tatachemicals.com
Tel: (+254) 20 6999 000/ 722 204 795
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Crushed Refined Soda®
It is a naturally occurring Sodium Sesquicarbonate sourced from Lake Magadi, used for a wide range of consumer products like laundry detergent.
