Sodium Sulfate

Sodium Sulfate is the sodium salt of sulfuric acid. When anhydrous, it is a white crystalline solid of formula Na2SO4 known as the mineral thenardite; the decahydrate Na2SO4•10H2O is found naturally as the mineral mirabilite, and in processed form has been known as Glauber’s salt. Sodium Sulphate Manufacturer

FormulaNa2SO4

Molar mass 142.04 g/mol

Melting point 884 °C

IUPAC ID Disodium sulfate

Density2.66 g/cm³

Soluble in Water

Application

• As filler in powdered home laundry detergents
• In the Kraft process for the manufacture of wood pulp
• As a fining agent, to help remove small air bubbles from molten glass
• Uses in textiles
• In Thermal Storage
• De-frosting windows, in carpet fresheners
• Starch manufacture, and as an additive to cattle feed

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