Sodium Carbonate

Sodium carbonate also known as soda ash, washing soda, or soda crystals, is a water-soluble, white, odorless inorganic salt used widely in glassmaking, detergents, water softening, and chemical manufacturing, acting as a strong base when dissolved in water, and can be made from baking soda by heating. It's hygroscopic (absorbs moisture) and exists in various hydrates, with significant industrial importance for its alkalinity and mineral properties.