1.Introduction

Sodium hydroxide, or caustic soda, with the chemical formula NaOH, is a solid, white ionic compound composed of sodium cations (Na+) and hydroxide anions (OH–). This ionic compound is highly soluble in water and can absorb moisture and carbon dioxide from the air. Solid sodium hydroxide is commonly sold as flakes, granules, and molded blocks. It has various applications, including in the paper industry, removal of acidic pollutants from gas and oil, soap and detergent production, water treatment, glass manufacturing, aluminum production, and more. Due to its wide range of uses, there is significant demand for this compound in the market.

2.What Are Main Applications Of Caustic Soda Flakes

Caustic soda flakes are used in a variety of industrial applications which include:

• They are used in cotton making, alcohol production, leather production, paper production, soap and detergent production, as well as in the textile industry to dye nylon and polyester.
• Caustic soda flakes are also used in the mining industry as a floatation agent for various ores such as bauxite and in the processing of ceramics.
• It is often used in the Mining-Elution stripping of gold adsorbed onto activated carbon.
• Caustic Soda Flakes are also used in the manufacture of sodium salts and in water treatment.
• Additional applications of Caustic Soda Flakes include:
  • Petroleum refining
  • Manufacture of plastics
  • Pulp and paper industry
  • Dyes and pharmaceutical industries
  • Aluminum processing
  • Manufacture of soaps and detergents