Solvay Process for the Production of Sodium ... - AUS-e-TUTE
This process is exothermic, releases energy, so the ammonia tower is cooled. Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate Formation Carbon dioixide is produced by the thermal decomposition of limestone, CaCO 3(s), in the lime kiln: CaCO 3(s) → CO 2(g) + CaO (s) Carbon dioxide is bubbled through the ammoniated brine solution in the carbonating tower.