Description: A fine white crystalline powder that readily decomposes to release carbon dioxide. Distinguished by its mild alkaline nature, this compound is non-toxic and gentle—posing no harm to animal or plant tissues, which makes it suitable for diverse sensitive applications.
Key Uses:
Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing. Synthesis of dyes, foamed polymers, organic intermediates, and fluorine-based reagents. Component in household cleaning formulations and fire extinguisher agents. Gas purification: selectively captures CO₂ and H₂S from gas mixtures under high pressure/low temperature; regenerated via heating and pressure reduction.
Eco-Friendly Consumer Products. Key ingredient in modern, biodegradable detergents, laundry powders, and multi-surface cleaners designed for minimal environmental impact.
Food & Beverage Sector. Leavening agent in baking and confectionery production. pH regulator and effervescent component in beverage formulation.
Light Industry & Materials Processing. Rubber and synthetic leather manufacturing (e.g., shoe soles). Leather tanning and pH neutralization in hide processing. Textile finishing for silk and cotton fabrics to improve softness and dye affinity.
Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare. Production of antiseptics, injectable solutions, anti-tuberculosis medications, and antibiotic formulations. Used as a buffering agent and acidity regulator in medicinal preparations.
Metallurgy & Resource Recovery. Precipitation agent for rare-earth metals in non-ferrous metallurgy. Flotation aid in ore processing to enhance mineral separation efficiency.
Agriculture & Animal Nutrition. Component in compound feeds, premixes, and dietary supplements for livestock and poultry to support digestion and metabolic balance.
Environmental Management. Employed in flue gas treatment systems at waste processing facilities to neutralize acidic emissions and reduce air pollution.
Cosmetics & Personal Care.Ingredient in bath salts and soothing skincare formulations for its gentle exfoliating and pH-balancing properties.