Crystal Growth Kinetics of Na _<b>2</b> CO _<b>3</b> Hydrate Phases in the Na _<b>2</b> CO _<b>3</b> -NaOH-H _<b>2</b> O System for Sustainable Soda Ash Production.

ABSTRACT: As part of the CODA project, which is laying the foundation for a novel sustainable soda ash (Na₂CO₃) production strategy, this study provides essential parameters and insights for the design, optimization, and scale-up of the required crystallization processes. It investigates the crystal growth kinetics of Na₂CO₃·10H₂O and Na₂CO₃·1H₂O within the Na₂CO₃-NaOH-H₂O system using cooling and vacuum evaporative crystallization, respectively. Experimental studies were conducted utilizing a shortcut method based on seeded batch experiments in a 3 L-scale. The growth rate of Na₂CO₃·10H₂O was studied over a temperature range of 17-6 °C, while Na

SUBMITTER: Ghaffari S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12903160 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature