Solvay process

The Solvay process is a method for producing soda ash (sodium carbonate), an important chemical used in glass making, detergents, and paper. It involves reacting sodium chloride (salt) with calcium carbonate (limestone) in a series of steps that produce sodium bicarbonate (baking soda). This bicarbonate is then heated to form sodium carbonate, which is collected and purified. The process efficiently recycles materials and minimizes waste, making it a cost-effective and environmentally conscious way to produce large amounts of soda ash for industrial use.