Sodium sulphate (anhydrous)

Sodium sulfate is the sodium salt of sulfuric acid. When anhydrous, it is a white crystalline solid of formula Sodium sulfate is mainly used for the manufacture of detergents and in the Kraft process of paper pulping.

About two-thirds of the world's production is from mirabilite, the natural mineral form of the decahydrate, and the remainder from by-products of chemical processes such as hydrochloric acid production. Other namesSodium sulphate, anhydrous, disodium salt, sulfuric acid. etc. Identifiers CAS number7757-82-6HS Code2833110000 Properties Molecular formula Na2SO4

Molar mass 142.04g/mol

Appearance White crystalline solid

Density 2.664g/cm3

Melting point 884°C

Boiling point 1429°C

Solubility in water 47.6g/L (0°C), 427g/L(100°C)

Solubility insoluble in ethanol

Packaging & DeliveryPackaging Detail: 25Metric /20'FCL Net weight 25kg/bag or as your request.Delivery Detail : With 15 days after receipt the payment Uses Sodium sulfate is a very cheap material. The largest use is as filler in powdered home laundry detergents.

Another formerly major use for sodium sulfate, notably in the US and Canada, is in the Kraft process for the manufacture of wood pulp. Sodium sulfate can be used as a fining agent, to help remove small air bubbles from molten glass. It is an important material in the manufacture of textiles.

Safety:Although sodium sulfate is generally regarded as non-toxic, it should be handled with care. The dust can cause temporary asthma or eye irritation; this risk can be prevented by using eye protection and a paper mask.