Soda Ash – Sodium Carbonate

Soda ash (sodium carbonate) 10kg 25kg

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Soda Ash or Sodium Carbonate is a chemical used in pottery as a deflocculant. This allows the viscosity of the casting slip to be controlled without adding water.

  • An important component of casting slips
  • Ideal for use with Sodium Silicate when creating casting slips
  • Available in 10Kg buckets and 25Kg bags

Price range: £22.36 through £29.99

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Product Description

Soda Ash or Sodium Carbonate is a chemical with a variety of uses. These include uses within the pottery industry as well as various other industries. Its primary use within the pottery industry is as a deflocculant, reducing the viscosity of the clay slip. This allows the clay to be more easily poured and manipulated without increasing the water content of the slip.

It can be used in combination with Sodium Silicate to help create a casting slip with the required properties for casting. Both of these chemicals allow the viscosity of the slip to be controlled. This ensures the slip can be poured as required.

Soda Ash is also used for soda firing. This is a process where soda ash is introduced into the kiln in order to create visual effects on the finished piece.

ghs 07

Preparation & Safety

Safety Precautions: This product is an irritant (GHS07). Always wear appropriate PPE, including gloves and eye protection. Consult the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before use.

Pottery Preparation: Often used in combination with Sodium Silicate to create casting slips with specific flow properties.

Handling: If using more than one batch, intermix them before use to ensure consistency.

Application

Deflocculant (Pottery): Primary use is to reduce the viscosity of clay slips. This allows the clay to be poured and manipulated easily without the need to add extra water, which could weaken the slip.

Soda Firing: Introduced into the kiln during the firing process to create unique glazed and visual effects on ceramic pieces.

General Industrial Use: Utilized as a chemical component across various manufacturing and processing industries.

Cleaning: Wash all application equipment thoroughly with water immediately after use.

Pack Sizes: 5 Kg, 10 Kg, 25 Kg.

Coverage / Drying Times

(Based on standard conditions of 20°C)

Surface Dry: N/A (Chemical Product)

Hard Dry: N/A

Overcoat: N/A. Please note, as a chemical additive, its performance depends on the specific mixture (e.g., casting slips or kiln firing).

Theoretical Coverage: N/A (Usage rate determined by specific industrial or pottery application).

(Coverage rate can be affected by such variables as type and condition of substrate, type of application equipment and individual method of application.)

Thinning and Cleaning

Thinning: N/A (Primarily used as a deflocculant to reduce viscosity in clay slips without adding water).

Cleaning: Clean all equipment immediately after use with water.

If using more than one batch of the same colour, intermix before use.

Product Documents

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Q: What is the main purpose of Palatine Soda Ash (Sodium Carbonate)?
A: In the pottery industry, it is primarily used as a deflocculant to reduce the viscosity of clay slips. This allows the clay to be easily poured and manipulated without needing to add extra water.

Q: How is it used in “soda firing”?
A: Soda firing is a kiln process where Soda Ash is introduced to create unique visual and glazed effects on the finished ceramic pieces.

Q: Can it be used with other chemicals?
A: Yes, it is often used in combination with Sodium Silicate to help create casting slips with the specific properties required for successful casting.

Q: Is it safe to handle?
A: The product is marked with a GHS07 warning (exclamation mark), indicating it can cause irritation. You should always wear appropriate PPE, such as gloves and eye protection, and refer to the provided SDS (Safety Data Sheet) before use.

Q: Where can I find technical and safety documents?
A: Both the SDS (Safety Data Sheet) and TDS (Technical Data Sheet) are available for download directly from the product page.

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Soda ash (sodium carbonate) 10kg 25kg
Soda Ash – Sodium Carbonate
Price range: £22.36 through £29.99