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Trona

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: LC classification: QE391.T8 Mineralogy TN948.T76 Mineral industries Topical subject heading: Trona See also: Carbonate minerals

So, what is trona? It is a naturally-occurring mineral that is chemically known as sodium sesquicarbonate. Trona is the raw material which is refined into soda ash. Soda ash, in turn, is used to make glass, paper products, laundry detergents, and many other products. It also is used in the manufacturing of other chemicals, such as sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and sodium phosphates (detergents).

Current Trona Industry The current trona industry had its beginning in Sweetwater County in 1938 during oil and gas explorations. The first mine shaft was excavated in 1946. Since that initial discovery, several mines and processing plants have been operating in the area, along with a baking soda plant.

Major Area Employers These major area employers, located west of Green River, include:

Tronox Ciner Wyoming LP TATA Chemicals North America Solvay Minerals Inc. Church and Dwight Company Inc. The trona industry has become a major economic base for Sweetwater County.

-- from "The Trona Industry in Sweetwater County", City of Green River website https://www.cityofgreenriver.org/246/The-Trona-Industry-in-Sweetwater-County (accessed 2023-04-25)

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Guide to the Governor James E. Geringer records

 Collection
Identifier: RG0001.40
Abstract

Records of James E. Geringer's two terms as Governor of Wyoming from 1995-2003. Notable issues include water and environmental issues, energy, Indian affairs, and state and federal agency correspondence, and expense records.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1995-2003; 1988-2003

Guide to the Governor Michael J. Sullivan records

 Collection
Identifier: RG0001.39
Abstract

Records of Michael J. Sullivan's term as Governor of Wyoming feature the usual topics associated with the office. Notable issues include water compact commission and water project records, MX missile correspondence, state agency reorganization, Mark Hopkinson files, alternative energy sources, state and federal agency correspondence, and government expense records.

Dates: 1986-1994