What is a carbonate, and what is it used for?

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A carbonate is a compound that contains the CO32- ion. Inorganic carbonates are ionic compounds that combine metal cations with the carbonate ion.USES:1.Soda ash (Na2CO3), or sodium carbonate, is used in the manufacture of glass, paper, rayon, soaps, and detergents.2.Limestone (CaCO3) is used in refining...
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A carbonate is a compound that contains the CO32- ion. Inorganic carbonates are ionic compounds that combine metal cations with the carbonate ion.USES:1.Soda ash (Na2CO3), or sodium carbonate, is used in the manufacture of glass, paper, rayon, soaps, and detergents.2.Limestone (CaCO3) is used in refining iron ore and manufacturing steel, making agricultural lime, making cement, in scrubbers that remove sulfur from flue gases, and the manufacture of soda ash.3.Potash (K2CO3), or potassium carbonate, is used in the manufacture of glass. 4.Lithium carbonate (Li2CO3) is used in the production of glasses, ceramics, pharmaceuticals, and aluminum. 5.Strontium carbonate (SrCO3) is used to manufacture CRT tubes for televisions and computers. It also is used in red fireworks. 6.Nickel carbonate (NiCO3) is used in electroplating and in the manufacture of ceramics. 7.Cobalt carbonate (CoCO3) is used as a catalyst in the refining industry, as a ceramic pigment, and as a mineral supplement for livestock. read less
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A carbonate is a compound that contains the CO32- ion. Inorganic carbonates are ionic compounds that combine metal cations with the carbonate ion It is also used as a water softener, since carbonate can precipitate the calcium and magnesium ions present in "hard" water. Soda ash is also used to control...
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A carbonate is a compound that contains the CO32- ion. Inorganic carbonates are ionic compounds that combine metal cations with the carbonate ion It is also used as a water softener, since carbonate can precipitate the calcium and magnesium ions present in "hard" water. Soda ash is also used to control pH (carbonate solutions neutralize acids, producing only carbon dioxide and water read less
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