Sodium sulfate

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Sodium sulfate (also known as sulfate of soda) is the inorganic compound with formula Na2SO4 as well as several related hydrates. All forms are white solids that are highly soluble in water. With an annual production of 6 million tonnes, the decahydrate is a major commodity chemical product. It is mainly used for the manufacture of detergents and in the kraft process of paper pulping.

Chemical properties[edit | edit source]

Sodium sulfate is a white, crystalline solid of formula Na2SO4.10H2O. It is used in the manufacture of detergents and in the Kraft process of paper pulping. Sodium sulfate is highly soluble in water, but insoluble in ethanol.

Uses[edit | edit source]

Sodium sulfate is primarily used for the manufacture of detergents and in the Kraft process of paper pulping. Other uses for it include de-frosting windows, in carpet fresheners, starch manufacture, as an additive to cattle feed, and as a filler in home laundry detergents.

Health effects[edit | edit source]

Ingestion of sodium sulfate can cause gastrointestinal irritation, with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Long-term exposure to the dust can cause respiratory irritation.

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