Sodium bicarbonate applications in industry
Sodium bicarbonate applications in industry
Sodium bicarbonate has a wide range of applications in industry:
1. Decontamination and desalination: As a detergent and desalination agent, sodium bicarbonate can effectively remove stains and scale and improve the washing effect.
2. Pharmaceutical industry: It is mainly used as an acid-base regulator for drugs to improve the dissolution and absorption properties of drugs. At the same time, it also serves as a neutralizing agent and reaction substrate in the pharmaceutical process, controlling the pH and alkalinity of drugs to ensure drug quality and stability.
3. Food processing: Sodium bicarbonate in baked goods can make dough or cakes softer and fluffier, improving food quality and taste. In addition, it also plays an acid-base regulating role in other food processing processes.
4. Glass manufacturing: It is a key raw material for making glass. It is used to adjust the composition and properties of glass and improve the acid, alkali and high temperature resistance of glass.
5. Environmental protection field: As an environmentally friendly raw material, sodium bicarbonate can adjust pH and have a precipitation effect in wastewater treatment, and can effectively remove heavy metal ions and pollutants.
6. Metallurgical industry: In the metallurgical industry, sodium bicarbonate is used as a desulfurizer and reducing agent to remove sulfides and oxides in steel slurry, and as a smelting flux, release agent and non-ferrous metal mineral processing and flotation agent.
7. Anti-corrosion industry: It is often used as a rust remover and anti-corrosion agent on metal surfaces, and can effectively remove dirt and rust.
8. Beverage industry: In beverages, sodium bicarbonate is used as a source of carbon dioxide to enhance the bubbles and taste of beverages. It is often used in carbonated beverages, beer and mineral water.
In addition, sodium bicarbonate is also widely used in agriculture, gardening, cleaning products and other fields.
In short, sodium bicarbonate has a wide range of applications in industry and is an indispensable raw material.
