How Is Sodium Sulfate Commonly Produced Industrially?

Sodium sulfate is commonly produced industrially through the Solvay process, which involves reacting sodium chloride with sulfuric acid and limestone. The resulting sodium sulfate solution is then purified through crystallization, filtration, and drying to produce sodium sulfate in its solid form. Another method of production involves extracting sodium sulfate from natural sources such as salt lakes and mineral deposits.