Sodium Silicate is a compound that has a variety of industrial applications, including in cement, detergents, and water treatment.
- Water Treatment: Used in water softening and as a coagulating agent.
- Concrete Industry: Applied as a binder and hardening agent in concrete and cements.
- Detergents: Used in the formulation of liquid detergents and as a cleaning agent.
- Chemical Manufacturing: Applied in the production of various silica compounds and in other chemical processes.
Physical and Chemical Properties:
| Properties |
Data |
| Appearance |
Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid |
| Odor |
Odorless |
| Molecular Formula |
Na2SiO3 |
| Molecular Weight |
122.06 g/mol |
| Melting Point |
1089 °C |
| Density |
2.48 g/cm³ (solid) |
| Solubility |
Soluble in water |
| Flash Point |
Not applicable |
| Chemical Stability |
Stable under normal conditions but reacts with acids |