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Sodium Sulphide
Application
For use in the pulp and paper industry and in leather processing to remove hair from hides.Sodium sulphide may be used in the making of colors and dyes, unclog drains, in cleaning products (for the oven and bathroom), hair products, dishwasher detergent, and airbags in cars,cement
Price range: R399,00 through R1158,00
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Sodium sulphide (Na₂S) is a versatile chemical compound with numerous industrial applications. It is primarily used in the pulp and paper industry, leather processing, and water treatment. Additionally, it serves as a chemical reagent in various manufacturing processes, including the production of rubber chemicals and sulfur dyes. “]
Here’s a more detailed breakdown of its uses:
1. Pulp and Paper Industry:
- Sodium sulphide is a key ingredient in the kraft process, which is used to break down lignin in wood pulp, making it easier to separate the fibers.
- It helps in the delignification process, leading to higher quality paper with fewer impurities.
2. Leather Processing:
- Sodium sulphide acts as a dehairing agent in the leather industry.
- It is used to remove hair from animal hides and skins during the tanning process.
3. Water Treatment:
- Sodium sulphide is used as an oxygen scavenger, removing dissolved oxygen from water to prevent corrosion.
- It can also be used to precipitate heavy metals from wastewater.
4. Chemical Manufacturing:
- Sodium sulphide is a sulfonation and sulfomethylation agent, used in the production of various chemical compounds, including rubber chemicals and sulfur dyes.
- It is a precursor for other sulfur-containing chemicals.
5. Other Applications:
- Textile Industry: Used for bleaching, desulfurizing, and dechlorinating.
- Ore Flotation: Used to enhance the recovery of valuable minerals from ores.
- Photographic Industry: Used in toning black and white photographs.
- Food Industry: In some regions, it’s used as a food preservative.
- Oil Recovery: Used in some oil recovery processes.
- Detergent Production: A component in some detergents.
- Ingrown Toenail Relief: Found in some over-the-counter treatments.
- Catalyst: Can act as a catalyst in certain chemical reactions.
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| Pack Size | 5 Kg, 10 Kg, 25 Kg |
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