Common Questions and Answers about Sodium Carbonate(Soda Ash) and Baking Soda

  Sodium bicarbonate, sodium bicarbonate and baking soda are common cleaning agents and food additives used in everyday life. They are alkaline and can play an important role in cleaning, baking and cooking. However, some people may have questions about their use and safety.

1. What is the difference between dense sodium carbonate (soda ash dense) and light sodium carbonate (soda ash light)?

Although both are the same chemical substance with the chemical formula Na2CO3, they have different physical properties (e.g., bulk density, particle size, shape, and angle of repose). Soda ash light is in powder form, and soda ash dense is in granular form. Soda ash light is mostly used in food, smelting, printing, and dyeing, as well as in the chemical industry, medicine, daily detergents, glass manufacturing, etc. Soda ash dense is mostly used in the manufacture of high-grade glass such as flat glass, optical glass, high-grade utensils, etc. The glass industry is the largest consumer of soda ash, consuming about 0.2 tons of soda ash per ton of glass.

2. Can baking soda be used as an alternative to alkaline cleaners?

  Baking soda is a mild cleaner that can be used to clean surfaces of stoves and sinks, but for heavy grease or stubborn stains, you may need to use a strong professional cleaner.

3. Does using baking soda irritate my skin?

  Baking soda usually does not cause skin irritation at a certain concentration, but for people with sensitive skin, it is recommended to take protective measures when using it, such as wearing gloves.

4. Can baking soda and vinegar be mixed?

  Baking soda and vinegar are reactive and when mixed produce a gas release that may result in an irritating odor and corrosiveness. It is recommended that they be used alone or in careful proportions depending on the circumstances.
By understanding the above FAQs, we can use baking soda, soda ash light and soda ash dense more safely and effectively to make life easier and more comfortable.

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