Sodium sulfate
Catalog Number
ACM7757826
CAS
7757-82-6
IUPAC Name
Disodium;sulfate
Synonyms
Disodium sulfate
Application
Sodium sulfate is a versatile white crystalline compound commonly used in various industrial applications. It serves as a key filler in the production of synthetic detergents and soaps, potentially enhancing their irritant action. This chemical compound is known in different forms, including its anhydrous form and the decahydrate, the latter being referred to as Glauber's salt. Sodium sulfate is highly soluble in water, creating a neutral solution. It occurs naturally in minerals such as mirabilite and thenardite and can also be industrially synthesized through reactions involving magnesium sulfate and sodium chloride or sulfuric acid and sodium chloride. Industrially, sodium sulfate is essential in the manufacturing of glass, where it aids in achieving soft glazes and an even finish in dyeing processes. Additionally, it is utilized in the production of paperboard, as well as in creating freezing mixtures. Beyond its industrial uses, sodium sulfate has medicinal applications, functioning as a purgative and a component in commercial aperient salts.
Molecular Weight
142.04
Molecular Formula
Na2O4S
Product Information
Description
Sodium sulfate 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.
Canonical SMILES
[O-]S(=O)(=O)[O-].[Na+].[Na+]
InChI
InChI=1S/2Na.H₂O4S/c;1-5(2,3)4/h;(H2,1,2,3,4)/q2*+1;/p-2
InChI Key
PMZURENOXWZQFD-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Boiling Point
1700 °C
Melting Point
884 °C
Purity
99%+
Density
2.68 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Solubility
Soluble in glycerin, insoluble in alcohol
Appearance
White powder
Storage
Store at +5 °C to +30 °C
Complexity
62.2
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count
3
Exact Mass
141.93126821
Heavy Atom Count
7
Monoisotopic Mass
141.93126821
Odor
Odorless
Refractive Index
1.484
Rotatable Bond Count
0
Topological Polar Surface Area
88.6 Ų
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