Answer to Question #312158 in Inorganic Chemistry for saaa

Question

1. explain the industrial application of double alkali solution.
2. why do we use two indicators in double alkali(i-e phenolphthalein and methyl orange)

Answer 1

The manufacture of industrial alkali usually refers to the production of soda ash (Na2CO3; sodium carbonate) and caustic soda (NaOH; sodium hydroxide). Other industrial alkalies include potassium hydroxide, potash, and lye. The production of a vast range of consumer goods depends on the use of alkali at some stage. Soda ash and caustic soda are essential to the production of glass, soap, miscellaneous chemicals, rayon and cellophane, paper and pulp, cleansers and detergents, textiles, water softeners, certain metals (especially aluminum), bicarbonate of soda, and gasoline and other petroleum derivatives