Liquid Sodium Silicate

Liquid Sodium Silicate (Na2SiO3) is commonly known as water glass or liquid glass, is a viscous, sticky, alkaline solution, typically composed of sodium oxide (Na2O) and silicon dioxide (SiO2) dissolved in water. It is used widely in industrial applications, it serves as a strong adhesive, binder in concrete, detergent builder, binder & sealant due to its ability to solidify and resist heat. It effectively hardens concrete, fireproofs materials and acts as a flocculant in water treatment.

 Applications of Liquid Sodium Silicate (Na₂SiO₃):

• Applications of Liquid Sodium Silicate:

• Construction & Infrastructure: It is used as a quick-setting agent for concrete, a sealer to reduce porosity and in waterproofing cement/plaster. It hardens concrete floors and improves durability against chemical attack.

• Adhesives & Binders: It acts as an adhesive for corrugated cardboard, paper tubes, foundry molds and abrasive wheels. It serves as a binder in high-temperature refractories and acid-proof cements.

• Detergents & Cleaning Agents: It is used in laundry and dishwashing detergents as a builder (softening water) and to prevent corrosion of washing machine parts.

• Water Treatment & Corrosion Control: It treats potable water and industrial cooling systems to inhibit corrosion in pipes. It can also help remove heavy metals.

• Paper & Textile Industry: It functions as a bleaching agent for paper pulp, a paper tube adhesive and a dyeing assistant in textiles to improve dye fixation.

• Chemical & Mining Industry: It is used in the production of silica gel, zeolite molecular sieves and as a flocculant in ore flotation.

• Other Uses: Includes soil stabilization, producing fire-resistant coatings and preserving eggs (as a historical and modern application).

Liquid Sodium Silicate – Product Specifications:

• Chemical Name: Sodium Silicate Solution

• Common Name: Water Glass / Liquid Sodium Silicate

• Chemical Formula: Na₂O·nSiO₂

• Molecular Weight: Varies (depending on ratio)

• Appearance: Clear to slightly hazy viscous liquid

• Odor: Odorless

• Solubility: Completely soluble in water

• pH: 11 – 13 (strongly alkaline)

• Density: Approx. 1.35 – 1.50 g/cm³

Based on Standard Industrial Grade:

• Na₂O Content: 8 – 10%

• SiO₂ Content: 25 – 30%

• Silica to Sodium Oxide Ratio: 2.5 – 3.5

• Total Solids: 35 – 40%

• Iron (Fe): 0.05% Max

• Viscosity: As per grade

• CAS Number: 1344-09-8

• HSN Code: 28391900

• Grades Available: Industrial Grade, Neutral Grade & Alkaline Grade

Packaging: 50 Kg. Carboy

MOQ: 50 Kg.

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