Brown soda is a mixture of sodium hydrogen carbonate and tartaric acid. It is used to increase the volume in baking. Solvay process is used for the production of sodium bicarbonate and sodium carbonate industrially. In this process carbon dioxide, water, ammonia and brine solution in its concentrated form, are used as raw materials. This process is used mainly because it is inexpensive and less number of raw materials are used to produce necessary chemicals.
• Reduces the acidity in the stomach
• Acts as an antacid which is used to treat stomach upset and indigestion
• Used in the process of washing as a water softener
• Due to the formation of soapy foam, it is used in fire extinguishers
• Removes the dirt off materials without damaging the properties of the material
• Acts as a pesticide