Sodium acetate production is mainly based on chemical synthesis and has broad application fields.

Sodium acetate, also known as sodium acetate, is an organic substance with the molecular formula CH3COONa. According to the different sodium acetate content, sodium acetate products are mainly divided into sodium acetate trihydrate and anhydrous sodium acetate. The content of sodium acetate trihydrate is usually between 58% and 60%, and appears as white crystals under normal conditions. The content of sodium acetate anhydrous is more than 90%, and it mainly appears as colorless and transparent crystals. According to different existence states, sodium acetate products can be divided into solid sodium acetate and liquid sodium acetate. Liquid sodium acetate is mainly used as a nutrient source for microorganisms to provide energy required for cell life activities.

The main production process of industrial sodium acetate is chemical synthesis, which mainly uses acetic acid, calcium acetate, sodium carbonate, sodium sulfate and other chemical products as raw materials for reaction, and then goes through filtration, evaporation, crystallization and other steps to obtain the product. my country’s acetic acid industry is mature. In 2022, the domestic acetic acid production capacity will be 10.42 million tons, and the output will reach 9.41 million tons. According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics, my country’s sodium carbonate production will reach 29.2 million tons in 2022. Sufficient raw materials have laid a good foundation for the development of the sodium acetate industry. In 2022, my country’s sodium acetate output will be approximately 370,000 tons, a year-on-year increase of 7.6%.

According to the “China Sodium Acetate Industry Market In-depth Research and Development Prospects Forecast Report 2023-2028 released by the Industrial Research Center, in In the chemical industry, sodium acetate can measure various metals, and also participates in chemical reactions as an esterification agent in various organic synthesis; in the food field, sodium acetate is mainly used as a buffer and mordant between condiments to alleviate bad odors and It can adjust and improve the flavor of food. At the same time, sodium acetate also has the effect of antisepsis and preservation, which can extend the shelf life of jam, soy sauce and other foods. In the textile field, sodium acetate can be used to make cellulose acetate, which has good softness and breathability. It has good properties and good application prospects; in the field of sewage treatment, sodium acetate can supplement carbon sources for denitrifying bacteria, adjust the PH value of sewage, and can also produce alkaline hydrolysis. When disposing of acidic wastewater, it can supply organic materials and purify sewage. Sodium acetate can also be used in photography, printing and dyeing, electroplating, textile and other fields. The application channels are diverse and the market demand is strong.

Sodium acetate belongs to the field of fine chemicals and is located in the upstream of the new materials industry chain. Its development is strongly supported by national policies. The state has issued a number of policies such as “Several Opinions on Accelerating the Development of my country’s New Materials Industry” and “Guiding Opinions on Promoting the Healthy Development of my country’s New Materials Industry” to promote the fine chemical industry to strengthen technological innovation, carry out product upgrades, and optimize industrial layout. , Actively expand the market. These policies promote the sodium acetate industry to increase investment in research and development, improve technological levels, accelerate the optimization and upgrading of the industrial structure, expand the market scope, and develop high-quality development in the direction guided by the policies.

At present, there are a large number of sodium acetate manufacturers in the Chinese market, mainly small and medium-sized enterprises and professional chemical factories. The market structure is scattered and the degree of concentration is not high. Industry analysts said that there are rich categories of sodium acetate products and fierce competition in various market segments, but no monopolistic leading company has yet emerged. The sodium acetate market still has some room for development.