Chemical industries are established to meet the needs of modern societies. Metallurgy is the science of extracting metals from ores. Metals have played a major role in progress of societies. Since ages metals are used for making tools, machines and other items. In the modern age, although polymers have taken the place of metals, yet the importance of metals cannot be ignored.
Baking soda and washing soda are used in daily life for different purposes. Solvay's process for the manufacturing of baking and washing soda from common salt will be discussed in detail.
Fertilizers are vital for the growth and development of plants and crops. One of the important fertilizers urea, is used to enhance the productivity of crops. Hence, the synthesis of urea has been explained here.