Sodium Carbonate
Compounds
Sodium carbonate is the inorganic compound with the formula Na₂CO₃ and its various hydrates. All forms are white, odourless, water-soluble salts that yield alkaline solutions in water. Historically, it was extracted from the ashes of plants grown in sodium-rich soils.
Synonym
Soda ash, Washing Soda, Soda Crystals
Formula
Na₂CO₃
Molar Mass
105.9888 g/mol
Density
2.54 g/cm³
Boiling Point
1,600 °C
Melting Point
851 °C
ChemSpider ID
9916
Soluble in
Water