Salt (Sodium Chloride NaCl) is a naturally occurring mineral obtained from sea water, salt lakes, brine deposits, or rock salt mines. It is one of the most widely used industrial minerals and serves as a vital raw material for chemical manufacturing, water treatment, food processing, de-icing, textile processing, leather treatment, and numerous industrial applications.

Chemical Composition
Component Typical Percentage (%)
Sodium Chloride (NaCl) : 95 - 99.8
Calcium (Ca) : 0.05 - 0.5
Magnesium (Mg) : 0.05 - 0.5
Sulphate (SO) : 0.1 - 1.0
Moisture : 0.5 - 5.0
Insoluble Matter : 0.05 - 1.0