Applications of Light Soda Ash

Drilling industry
Used in making soap and detergents
Food industry
Paper industry
Production of fabrics
Salt refining
Water softening and dyeing
Production of chemicals such as Sodium Silicate, Sodium Chromate, Sodium Bicarbonate and polycarbonate

Light Soda Ash application in drilling industry

Light Soda Ash 99% Purity is used primarily to reduce soluble Calcium in water-base drilling muds and makeup waters. This chemical effectively and economically reduce calcium ions by reducing them as the insoluble carbonate, thus CaSO4 +Na2CO3 -> Na2CO3 + CaCo3 It is not recommended for treatment of cement contamination due to the increase in pH which occurs. It is particularly used for anhydrite contamination. Other uses include increasing pH and flocculating spud muds.Soda Ash Light have the following advantages for drilling industry:

Widely available and economical source of carbonate ions to precipitate Calcium while increase pH
Concentrate chemical, effectively removes Calcium in most drilling fluids at small treatments levels.
Effective flocculants for spud muds.

Differences between Heavy and light Soda Ash

The difference between Heavy and Light Soda Ash is in their density, particle size and application. As indicates from the name, Light Sodium Carbonate is lighter than Heavy Sodium Carbonate. These two substances are not chemically different from each other. But Heavy Soda Ash has a bulk density of about 1000 kg/m3 and particles with a size of 300 to 500 microns, while the density of Soda Ash Light is about 500 kg/m3 with particle size about 100 microns.

Differences between Sodium Carbonate and Sodium Bicarbonate

Sodium Carbonate (Soda Ash) and Sodium Bicarbonate are chemically close to each other. The chemical formula of Sodium Carbonate is Na2CO3 and the chemical formula of Sodium Bicarbonate is NaH2CO3. Both are ionic compounds and when dissolved in water they release positive Na ions and negative carbonate ions. In addition, sodium bicarbonate releases positive hydrogen ions. Both substances are in the form of solid white powder can cause problems in contact with the eyes or swallowing. Sodium Carbonate is commonly used in the manufacture of glass and other chemicals, but Sodium Bicarbonate is more commonly used in cooking and cleaning.

Light Soda Ash

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