Sodium Metasilicate Pentahydrate
Product Description
Sodium Metasilicate Pentahydrate is a versatile chemical compound with various industrial applications.
Product:
Sodium Metasilicate Pentahydrate
CAS:
10213-79-3
Synonym:
Disodium silicate pentahydrate; Sodium silicate hydrate
Structure:
Typical Characteristics
Appearance
White crystalline powder
Density
2.61 g/cm3
Melting point
1088 °C
Molecular Weight
212.14
Odor
Odorless
Purity
≥95%
Refractive index
1.52
Uses, Applications & Markets
Key applications
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Sodium Metasilicate Pentahydrate used in many
industry applications
Sodium Metasilicate Pentahydrate is a versatile chemical compound with various industrial applications. Here are some of its uses:
- Detergents and Cleaners: It is used as a builder and corrosion inhibitor in detergents and industrial cleaners, where it helps to soften water, enhance cleaning performance, and prevent corrosion.
- Concrete and Cement: Sodium Metasilicate is used in the construction industry as a concrete densifier and hardener, improving the durability and strength of concrete surfaces.
- Metal Cleaning and Surface Treatment: It is used in metal cleaning formulations to remove oil, grease, and other contaminants from metal surfaces and as a metal surface treatment to improve adhesion of coatings.
- Textile Industry: Sodium Metasilicate is used as a dyeing assistant and cleaning agent in textile processing to improve dye uptake, brightness, and color fastness of fabrics.
- Paper and Pulp Industry: It is used as a dispersant and sizing agent in the paper and pulp industry to improve paper strength, smoothness, and ink absorption.
- Adhesives and Sealants: Sodium Metasilicate is used in adhesive and sealant formulations as a binder and stabilizer to improve adhesion, cohesion, and moisture resistance.
- Water Treatment: It is used in water treatment processes as a coagulant and flocculant to remove suspended solids and improve water clarity.
- Fireproofing: Sodium Metasilicate is used in fireproofing formulations as a flame retardant and smoke suppressant for textiles, wood, and other materials.
- Electroplating: It is used in electroplating baths as a buffering agent and pH stabilizer to control the plating process and improve metal deposition.
- Photography: Sodium Metasilicate is used in photographic developing solutions as a pH buffer and to control the development process.