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What is a solvay process? What are various raw materials involved? |
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Answer» The Solvay Process is a continuous process using limestone (CaCO3) to produce carbon dioxide (CO2) which reacts with ammonia (NH3) dissolved in brine (concentrated NaCl(aq)) to produce sodium carbonate.The steps in the Solvay Process are:i. Brine Purificationii. Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate Formationiii. Sodium Carbonate Formation iv. Ammonia RecoveryThe solvay process uses salt\xa0(NaCl), limestone (CaCO3\u200b), ammonia(NH3\u200b) and coke(C)\xa0as the raw materials. the raw materials in the Solvay process are the following:\tSodium chloride (NaCl)\xa0or commonly known as purified brine\tCalcium carbonate (CaCO3)\xa0or commonly known as limestone\tCoke\tAmmonia |
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