nátriumszulfátot

Nátriumszulfát is the Hungarian name for sodium sulfate, an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Na2SO4. It is a white crystalline solid that is highly soluble in water. In its anhydrous form, it is known as thenardite, and in its decahydrate form, it is known as Glauber's salt or mirabilite. Historically, Glauber's salt was discovered by German-Arabian physician and alchemist Johann Rudolf Glauber in the 17th century.

Sodium sulfate occurs naturally in various mineral forms and is also a byproduct of several industrial processes. It can be obtained from natural brines and deposits. Industrially, it is produced from the reaction of sodium chloride with sulfuric acid, or as a byproduct of processes like rayon and viscose production, or from the Mannheim process.

The primary use of sodium sulfate is in the manufacture of detergents, where it acts as a filler, helping to dissolve the detergent in water and preventing clumping. It is also used in the paper and pulp industry, specifically in the Kraft process for making wood pulp. Other applications include glass manufacturing, textile dyeing, and as a drying agent in chemical reactions due to its ability to absorb water. In some traditional medicine practices, Glauber's salt has been used as a laxative, although its use in modern medicine is limited.