Sodium silicate has a wide range of applications, especially in the construction industry.Sodium silicate

Sodium silicate, also known as water glass, is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Na₂O·nSiO₂. Its aqueous solution is commonly referred to as water glass and serves as a mineral binder. With the chemical formula Na₂O·nSiO₂, it is a soluble inorganic silicate with a wide range of applications.

Name: Sodium silicate

Alternative name: Water glass

Chemical formula: Na₂O·nSiO₂

Molecular weight: 122.063

Water solubility: Soluble in water

Appearance: White powder

CAS No.: 1344-09-8

1. Detergents and cleaners

Function: Acts as a detergent aid, buffer, and emulsifier to enhance cleaning power and soften water quality.

Applications: laundry detergents, dishwashing agents, industrial cleaners, etc.

2. Construction Materials and Building

Concrete Admixture: Improves concrete strength and acid resistance.

Refractory Materials: Used as a binder to manufacture refractory bricks, insulation materials, etc.

Waterproofing Agent: Mixed with cement for waterproofing projects such as basements and tunnels.

Mortar Enhancer: Improves mortar adhesion and water resistance.

3. Pulp and Paper Industry

Pulp processing: Used as a bleaching aid and filler dispersant to improve paper brightness and strength.

Surface sizing: Enhances paper water resistance and smoothness.

4. Textile Dyeing and Printing

Dyeing aids: Stabilizes bleaching agents (such as hydrogen peroxide) to improve dyeing uniformity.

Fabric treatment: Used in yarn sizing to increase fiber strength and abrasion resistance.

5. Foundry and Metallurgy

Molding sand binder: Used for molding and curing foundry molds.

Metal surface treatment: Used as a degreaser or rust inhibitor.

6. Chemical and Environmental Protection

Catalyst carrier: Used in the preparation of catalysts in the petrochemical industry.

Wastewater treatment: Flocculates heavy metal ions to purify industrial wastewater.

Soil stabilization: Strengthens soft soil or prevents dust.

7. Ceramics and Glass

Glaze fluxing agent: Lowers the melting point of glazes and improves ceramic luster.

Glass raw material: Assists in glass forming and improves chemical stability.

8. Other Fields

Paint: Enhances the weather resistance and adhesion of coatings.

Fireproof materials: Used in flame-retardant coatings or fireproof panels.

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