Sodium sulfate is one of the most widely used substances in the chemical industry, which is also known by other names such as sulfuric acid salt, disodium sulfate, Glauber’s salt, and sodium sulfate. This mineral salt, which looks white and looks like powder, is abundantly seen in waters and soils.
This material is considered a main component in atmospheric fallout. It can be found both without water and hydrated, which in any case have the ability to dissolve in water. Its anhydrous or dry form, represented by the symbol Na2SO4, is called thenardite and is used in industry.
Aqueous sodium sulfate, represented by the symbol .10H2O Na2SO4, is known as Glauber’s salt or Mirabilt. This type is more common in nature. Of course.
Applications of sodium sulfate:
- – the production of detergents
- – paper and wood industry
- – the glass industry
- -Textile and dyeing industry
- -Pharmaceutical industry
- – the chemical industry