Sodium sulfate is typically used as a drying agent in organic reactions. In nature, sodium sulfate occurs as mirabilite and thernadite deposits near salt lakes. Sodium sulfate is neutral and the anhydrous salt readily absorbs moisture. Industrially, sodium sulfate is used in laundry, dishwashing agents, and detergents.

 

Etacude: Sodium Sulfate, http://chemicals.etacude.com/s/sodium_sulfate.php (accessed April 1 2014)

 

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