SODA ASH Botash South Africa
The addition of Soda Ash to the glass manufacturing process reduces the melting point of pure silica from 2 300 °C to 1 500 °C. Approximately half of the soda ash produced worldwide is used in the manufacture of glass. Over 70% of Botash Soda Ash material is sold to three major glass manufacturers in South Africa: Consol Glass (Container Glass)