To Obtain Soda
Pure soda and hydrate of soda (caustic soda) are obtained from carbonate of soda in a similar manner to the same preparations of potassa.
Caustic soda is occasionally called sodic hy-
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Pure soda and hydrate of soda (caustic soda) are obtained from carbonate of soda in a similar manner to the same preparations of potassa.
Caustic soda is occasionally called sodic hy-