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sodium carbonate [1 record]

Record 1 2018-08-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Pulp Preparation (papermaking)
  • Pharmacy
Universal entry(ies)
497-19-8
CAS number
CHa2O3
formula, see observation
Na2CO3
formula, see observation
DEF

The hygroscopic crystalline anhydrous normal salt ... that is moderately soluble in cold water and gives a strongly alkaline reaction ... and that is used chiefly in making glass, soap powders and soap builders ... and in the manufacture of sodium hydroxide and other chemicals.

OBS

[Sodium carbonate] was originally obtained from the ash of sea plants but is now usually produced by the Solvay process ...

OBS

A neutralizing agent for water, butter, caramel, cocoa.

OBS

sodium carbonate: form recommended by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) for the systematic name corresponding to the Chemical Abstracts Service registry number (497-19-8).

OBS

Na2CO3: written Na2CO3

OBS

CHa2O3: written CHa2O3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Préparation de la pâte à papier
  • Pharmacie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
497-19-8
CAS number
CHa2O3
formula, see observation
Na2CO3
formula, see observation
DEF

Poudre blanche alcaline, granuleuse et soluble dans l'eau utilisée en savonnerie et comme matière première dans certaines préparations pharmaceutiques.

OBS

Neutralisant pour l'eau, le beurre, le caramel, le cacao.

OBS

carbonate de sodium : forme recommandée par l'Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée (UICPA) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro de registre du Chemical Abstracts Service (497-19-8).

OBS

Na2CO3: s'écrit Na2CO3

OBS

CHa2O3 : s'écrit CHa2O3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Preparación de la pasta (fabricación de papel)
  • Farmacia
Entrada(s) universal(es)
497-19-8
CAS number
CHa2O3
formula, see observation
Na2CO3
formula, see observation
OBS

Fórmula química: Na2CO3 o CHa2O3

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