Potassium Silicate
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Potassium silicate is an inorganic compounds that is made from potassium and silicon. It can be a white solid or a colorless solution, and it's hygroscopic. It´s a versatile material with many industrial applications.Product Details |
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Formula: |
K2SiO3 |
CAS Number: |
1312-76-1 |
Also Known As: |
Potassium metasilicate; Liquid glass; Waterglass |
applications:
Potassium silicate is used as a coagulant and flocculant to remove impurities from water, in concrete and cement to improve strength and durability, as a glaze and binder in ceramic production, as a fireproofing agent and sizing agent for textiles, as a sizing agent to improve the strength and water resistance of paper and as a plant nutrient and soil conditioner.Typical Specifications
Data is representative of average lots;
data taken from specific lots may vary.
Appearance |
White powder |
Density, g/cm3 |
1.203-1.209 |
Melting point, °C |
>300 |
Molecular weight, g/mol |
154.28 |
Odor |
Odorless |
Purity, % |
85 |
Refractive index, n20/D |
1.532 |
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