Clearing Up Questions about Soda Ash, Make-Up Water

Many people fall to realize soda ash (sodium carbonate, Na2C03) Is a salt formed by carbonic acid and sodium. [...]use soda ash In moderation to avoid raising salt/sodium contents above the tolerance levels of bentonite and/or polymers (overdosing). The oilfield drilling industry commonly uses caustic soda (sodium hydroxide, NaOH) to increase pH to neutralize and to precipitate calcium and magnesium. Caustic soda helps in foundation drilled shaft applications when you encounter organics (think bio matter like peat moss).