Chemical formula

NaHCO₃

Other names

baking soda, Sodium hydrogen carbonate, Soda Bicarbonate

Sodium bicarbonate is a chemical substance made up of sodium ions and bicarbonate ions. It is a white crystalline or granular powder. It is odorless and salty. When mixed with acid, it produces carbon dioxide gas, which causes the dough to expand (carbon dioxide is an important by-product of sodium bicarbonate combination with an acid)

Sodium bicarbonate is a chemical substance made up of sodium ions and bicarbonate ions. It is a white crystalline or granular powder. It is odorless and salty. When mixed with acid, it produces carbon dioxide gas, which causes the dough to expand (carbon dioxide is an important by-product of sodium bicarbonate combination with an acid).

Application

Sodium bicarbonate, or baking soda as an important commercial chemical substance, has many applications in the industry.

Sodium bicarbonate is the main ingredient in production of baking powder.

Sodium bicarbonate is used in baking powders such as: cake powder, breadcrumbs, and so on.

It is used in carbonated drinks as a carbon dioxide generator.

The use of sodium bicarbonate in fire extinguishers.

It is used in detergents and cosmetics.

The use of sodium bicarbonate in human medicines and dietary supplements.

The use of sodium bicarbonate in animal medicines and livestock supplements and food.