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Sodium Silicate

Sodium Silicate or Water Glass as it is popularly known, is one of the most versatile inorganic chemical used world over today. A number of grades of this product are made by fusion of Sodium Carbonate and Silica Sand at a very high temperature.

Various grades are made using different combinations of carbonate and sand and are known in terms of Silica (SiO2) to (Na2O) mass ratios ranging from 1.6 to 3.4.

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Sodium Silicate
Types

The resultant solutions have different properties that have many diversified industrial applications.

Uses

    The chemical properties of sodium silicate make it useful for a large number of industries like:

  • Pulp, paper and paper products, fiber boards/drums, angle boards, corrugated paper boards etc.
  • Foundry, steel, glass fluxes, Fly Ash and Mineral Binders.
  • Detergents
  • Textiles
  • Catalysts
  • Paints and protective coatings
  • Water treatment
  • Metal treatment and coatings
  • Abrasive material production
  • Construction and cement coatings
  • Binder in multiple industries like coal, refractory, fiber, ceramics etc.
  • Synthesis of inorganic chemicals
  • Foundry applications
  • Thermal and acoustic insulation
  • Ore treatments
  • Oil-well stabilization
  • Corrosion inhibition

Specifications

A wide number of grades are possible for sodium silicate liquids and powders based on:

  • Silica / Soda (%) ratio
  • pH
  • Molar Ratio of Silica/Na2O
  • Viscosity
Packing
  • 275–300 kg HDPE barrels
  • 1300–1650 kg IBCs / tote tanks
  • 20–25 MT in ISO tankers
  • 20–25 MT in flexi-tanks
  • 25kg / 1000 kg / 1 250 kg bags on pallets (powders)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is Sodium Silicate used for?

Sodium Silicate is widely used in industries such as detergents, paper manufacturing, foundry, construction, water treatment, adhesives, and refractory applications due to its excellent binding and alkaline properties.

Q2. Why is Sodium Silicate also called Water Glass?

Sodium Silicate is commonly known as Water Glass because it forms a clear, glass-like solution when dissolved in water and is used in various industrial formulations.

Q3. What industries commonly use Sodium Silicate?

Sodium Silicate is commonly used in pulp and paper, textile, cement, welding electrodes, detergents, ceramics, and chemical manufacturing industries.

Q4. Does Bee Chems provide high-quality Sodium Silicate products?

Yes, Bee Chems manufactures and supplies premium-quality Sodium Silicate products that meet industrial standards and deliver reliable performance across multiple applications.

Q5. How should Sodium Silicate be stored?

Sodium Silicate should be stored in tightly sealed containers in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from acids and moisture contamination.

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