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What is Caustic Soda Liquid lye?

Caustic Soda Liquid also known as lye is a metal hydroxide traditionally obtained by leaching ashes. This formula containing largely potassium carbonate or “potash”. in addition it includes a strong alkali which is highly soluble in water producing caustic basic solutions. “Lye” is almost an alternative name of sodium hydroxide (NaOH). Also this name historically uses for potassium hydroxide (KOH). Though the term “lye” refers to any member of a broad range of metal hydroxides.

Caustic Soda Liquid uses:

Food industry:   

caustic soda food grade

• Sugar
• In the crust of the traditional Chinese mooncakes, Lye-water is an essential part
• Yellow Chinese noodle is Also made by lye-water. Peoples commonly thinks that noodles containing egg.
• Drinks

Cleaning agent:   

sodium hydroxide uses in soap making and cleaning industry

• Sodium hydroxide almost is used in soap making. In cold process soap, saponification also in detergents Production. In 19th century  it was as a hard surface rather than liquid product because store and transport was so easier.
• Caking neutralizing acid

Industries:

• Paper and pulp, polyester fiber and cardboard factories industry.

   

  caustic soda industrial uses

• Oil and Gas Industries.
• drilling
• Pharmaceutical Industries.
• Making Battery.
• Army industries.
• Aluminum processing.
• Making Leather  factories.
• Metal making and polymer industries.