Soda ash (Na2РЎРћ3) is a crystalline powder of white color without odor. Purpose and use It is used for adjustment of the content of ion РЎР°2+ and control of hydrogen index of drilling mud. It can be used for improvement of the quality of clay powders. 
Typical properties 
 
  
  Parameter
  
  
  Value
  
 
 
  
  Appearance
  
  
  Crystalline powder of white color
  
 
 
  
  Solubility
  
  
  It dissolves in water completely
  
 
 
  
  Density, g/cm3
  
  
  2.5 – 2.6 
  
 
 
  
  Mass weight of sodium carbonate, %
  
  
  98 – 99
  
 
Recommendations on use Add soda ash in concentration of 0.5 – 1 kg/m3 from necessary volume of drilling mud. It doesn't require special protective means. 
Package Soda ash is delivered in multi-wall bags with nominal weight of 25 kg.