Question

List the raw materials needed for the manufacture of caustic soda

Answer 1

The raw materials required for the manufacture of caustic soda are sodium chloride and water. By the process of electrolysis using sodium chloride and water we can manufacture caustic soda.

Answer 2

The electrolysis process produces 2.25 tonnes of 50% caustic soda with each tonne of chlorine. The primary raw material is common #salt, usually in the form of underground deposits which are brought to the surface as a solution in a pumped high pressurewater supply..