Soda is mainly used in the production of glass, such as flat glass, bottle glass, optical glass and high-grade ware; in the chemical industry, soda is used in the production of sodium salts, metal carbonates, bleach, fillers, detergents, catalysts and dyes, etc.; in metallurgy, soda is used to remove sulfur and phosphorus, used in the beneficiation of minerals and the production of metals, such as copper, lead, nickel, tin, uranium, aluminum, etc.; in ceramics, soda is used to In the ceramic industry, soda is used to make refractory materials and glaze. In addition, industrial gas desulfurization, industrial water treatment, metal degreasing, cellulose and paper production, soap manufacturing, etc. also need soda.

Soda can be used directly as a raw material for the pharmaceutical industry. Soda can also be used in film production, tanning, mineral processing, smelting, metal heat treatment, as well as for fiber, rubber industry. Soda is also used as wool detergent, foam fire extinguishing agent, as well as used in agriculture to soak seeds and so on. It is used in the production of acid and alkali fire extinguishers and foam fire extinguishers in fire-fighting equipment.

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The efficacy and role of baking soda: internal consumption can quickly neutralize the stomach acid, and its antacid effect is weak and short-lived. In addition there is also the role of alkalizing fluid. Apply to excessive stomach acid, dyspepsia and alkalinization of urine, etc.; intravenous administration for acidosis; external ear drops to soften the staring cerumen; 2% solution sitz bath for mycosis vaginalis.

Storage of baking soda: dry, protected from light, sealed storage.

Consumption of baking soda: avoid pairing with acidic drugs. Excessive dosage can lead to alkali poisoning.

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