The separation of sodium chloride from sabkha water was carried out us
ing a chemical conversion approach. A sodium cation and chloride anion
were converted into sodium bicarbonate, which is precipitated under e
xperimental conditions, and ammonium chloride, which can be separated
by crystallization, respectively. Concentrated brine solutions of 25%
salt content were the feedstock used. In addition to partially desalte
d water, chemical products of economic potential values were produced,
namely soda ash and ammonium chloride. Utilization of the brine exit
from MSF desalination plants as feed stock is another alternative.