Dense soda ash is the industrial name for anhydrous sodium carbonate. Sodium carbonate decahydrate, a transparent, colorless crystalline compound, is commercially known as soda or washing soda. Soda ash is synthetically produced using the ammonia-soda process (Solvay process), which treats sodium chloride with ammonia and carbon dioxide. Trona, a natural mineral, is also used as a source of sodium carbonate. It is a crucial component in many industrial and manufacturing processes, with a wide range of industrial applications. Additionally, it is vital in the production of flat glass and container glass, and serves as a key ingredient in detergent manufacturing.