Sodium Silicate
Sodium silicate appears as a powdered or flaked solid substance. Strong irritant to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. May be toxic by ingestion. Concentrated aqueous solutions used as a glue. Sodium silicate is an inorganic sodium salt having silicate as the counterion. It contains a silicate ion.
- Synonyms
- Sodium metasilicate, SODIUM SILICATE, Waterglass, Water glass, Sodium siliconate, Sodium polysilicate, Disodium metasilicate, Sodium sesquisilicate, Sodium silicate glass, Sodium silicate solution, Sodium water glass, Britesil, Crystamet, Orthosil
- Chemical Formula
- Na2SiO3
- CAS Number
- 1344-09-8
Characteristics
- Molar Weight
- 122.063 g/mol
- Melting Point
- 1089 °C
- Forms
- Powder, Liquid (clear)
Uses and Applications
Key applications
- Water treatment
- Ceramics
- Corrosion inhibitor and anti-scaling agent
- Adhesives and Sealants
- Oil and Gas
- Textile handling
- Detergent
- Paint and Coatings
- Emulsifying agent
- Zinc ore / mining
Industries
- Food & Nutrition
- Water Treatment
- CASE & Construction
- Mining
- Cleaning
- Pulp & Paper