Results for tag: "Sodium Chloride"

Sodium Chloride, commonly known as salt, is a mineral composed of sodium and chlorine. It is the most abundant mineral on Earth and is used in a variety of applications, including food seasoning, food preservation, and industrial processes. Salt is also used in the production of chlorine and caustic soda, and is a key ingredient in many consumer products. Salt is produced through a variety of methods, including mining, evaporation, and solar evaporation. The most common method of production is through mining, which involves extracting salt from underground deposits. Evaporation is another method of production, which involves evaporating seawater or brine to produce salt. Solar evaporation is a more recent method of production, which involves evaporating seawater in large, shallow ponds. The global salt market is highly competitive, with a number of major players operating in the industry. Some of the major companies in the market include Cargill, Compass Minerals, K+S, AkzoNobel, and Tata Chemicals. Show Less Read more