Soda blasting is similar to sandblasting in that both are forms of abrasive blasting. Instead of sand, soda blasting uses bicarbonate of soda (baking soda). Soda blasting was developed in the 1980s as a method for cleaning the interior and exterior of the Statue of Liberty. Baking soda is ideal for gentle cleaning without causing damage. Unlike other abrasive media, soda blasting does not cause objects to warp due to the heat generated by the process. It eliminates the mess and hazard that comes
Household Chemistry - Baking Soda Basic details of the product: Sodium bicarbonate, Sodium hydrogen carbonate or commonly referred to as Baking Soda, is a chemical compound composed of sodium ions and bicarbonate atoms. The chemical formula of baking soda is NaHCO₃. Baking soda has only one ingredient: Sodium bicarbonate. Baking soda has an intramolecular covalent bond between its hydrogen, carbon, and oxygen atoms and an intermolecular ionic bond between the Na+ and the HCO₃ in the form of a