Sodium Lignosulfonate is a by-product of the pulp and paper industry, used primarily as a dispersing agent, in concrete admixtures, and in various industrial applications.
- Concrete Industry: Used as a water reducer in concrete admixtures.
- Mining Industry: Applied as a dispersant in mineral processing.
- Agriculture: Used as a surfactant and dispersant in pesticides and herbicides.
- Chemical Manufacturing: Used as a raw material in the production of other chemicals.
Physical and Chemical Properties:
| Properties |
Data |
| Appearance |
Yellow to brown powder or liquid |
| Odor |
Slight characteristic odor |
| Molecular Formula |
C20H22Na2O10S2 |
| Molecular Weight |
414.43 g/mol |
| Melting Point |
Decomposes before melting |
| Density |
1.30 g/cm³ (liquid) |
| Solubility |
Soluble in water |
| Flash Point |
Not applicable |
| Chemical Stability |
Stable under normal conditions, but hygroscopic |