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Sodium Silicate
Sodium silicates are colorless glassy or crystalline solids, or white powders.
Synonyms
disodium salt, pentahydrate,silicic acid, tetrasodium salt,hexasodium salt
Chemical Formula
Na₂SiO₃
HSN Code
28332210
CAS Number
1344-09-8
General Description
Sodium silicates are colorless glassy or crystalline solids, or white powders. Except for the most silicon-rich ones, they are readily soluble in water, producing alkaline solutions. Sodium silicates are stable in neutral and alkaline solutions.
Characteristics
| Molar Weight | 122.06 g/mol |
| Melting Point | 1088 °C |
| Boiling Point | 2355 °C |
| Density | 2.4 g/cc |
| Forms | powder, flaks |
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Uses and Applications
Key Applications
Main applications are in detergents, paper, water treatment, and construction materials.
Controlling Viscosity; Used as a coating on detergent granules.
Industries
Pulp & Paper
Water Treatment