Glauber's salt

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Glauber's salt, common name for sodium sulfate decahydrate, Na₂SO₄·10H₂O; it occurs as white or colorless monoclinic crystals. Upon exposure to fairly dry air it effloresces, forming powdery anhydrous sodium sulfate sodium sulfate, chemical compound, Na₂SO₄. It is a white, orthorhombic crystalline compound at ordinary temperatures; above 100°C; it assumes a monoclinic structure, and above about 250°C; it assumes a hexagonal structure.
..... Click the link for more information. . Johann Glauber was the first to produce the salt (from Hungarian spring waters). The naturally occurring salt is called mirabilite. Glauber's salt is water soluble, has a salty, bitter taste, and is sometimes used in medicine as a mild laxative; it is also used in dyeing.

Glauber's salt [′glau̇·bərz ‚sȯlt]

(inorganic chemistry)

Na₂SO₄·10H₂O Crystalline hydrated sodium sulfate; loses water when exposed to air; water soluble, alcohol insoluble; used in textile dyeing and medicine.

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