What is Sodium Bicarbonate?
A Sodium Bicarbonate (NaHCO₃), also called baking soda, is an odorless and flavorless, crystal-like white powder having slight alkalinity. It is well-known for buffering, neutralizing, and leavening. As a non-toxic and environmentally friendly substance, sodium bicarbonate has a broad range of applications, from food and pharmaceutical industries to cleaning and even chemical processing.
Common Applications
The Applications of Sodium Bicarbonate in Industries Include:
- Food Industry: Functions as a leavening agent in baked goods while acting as a pH regulator in food processing.
- Pharmaceuticals: Serves as an antacid for indigestion and is widely used in many other formulations.
- Cleaning Products: Found in commercial and industrial cleaners due to its mildly abrasive properties.
- Water Treatment: Useful for managing pH in water systems.
- Fire Extinguishers: Used in dry chemical extinguishers as it inhibits flames.
- Animal Feed: Added to livestock feed as a dietary supplement to help maintain a healthy pH balance in digestion.
- Textile & Dyeing: Used as a buffer in dye baths for textiles and in treatment processes.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
| Purity | 98% – 99% |
| Appearance | White Powder or Granules |
| Moisture Content | < 0.5% |
| Particle size | As per customer requirements |
| Packaging | 25kg bags, 50kg bags, Jumbo bags |
