The Production of Caustic Soda Solution from Trona

Author: Kuffel, George Cole

Year: 1923

Degree: Bachelor's thesis

Advisor: Lacey, William Noble

Committee Member: None, None

Option: Chemical Engineering

DOI: 10.7907/R9VQ-3S68

Abstract

This problem concerns itself with the possibility of producing a reasonably pure concentrated caustic soda solution using trona as a starting material. It involves a carbonation process, purification of raw material and causticization with lime. Since soda ash costs a little less than three times what trona costs, the process has good commercial possibilities.

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