TET203
Sodium silicate is an inorganic compound with the empirical formula Na2(SiO2)nO. This compound is generally colourless and is called waterglass.
PRODUCT NAME | Sodium Silicate |
COMMERCIAL NAME | Liquid Sodium Silicate |
TET REFERENCE | TET203 |
CHEMICAL FORMULA | Na2SiO3·nH2O |
APPEARANCE | Thick viscous translucent white or slightly grey coloured liquid |
BAUMÈ ( 20 C ) | 46-48 |
DENSITY gr/cm3 ( 20 C ) | 1.47 - 1.5 |
Na20 ( % ) | 13.0 - 14.0 |
SiO2 ( % ) | 27.0 - 31.0 |
RATIO | 2 ± 0.2 |
STORAGE | Keep in tightly closed container stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area in temperatures over 5 C. |
DELIVERY CONDITIONS | Tanker and barrels. |
USES OF SODIUM SILICATE
Sodium silicate is the raw material for silica gel production. Additionally, it is used in the production of detergents, concrete, pottery and ceramics, as well as in metal repair, car engine disablement, automotive repair leaks, food preservation and passive fire protection and textile painting.