Sodium Silicate (20 Litres)

Uses

Primary Uses 

Construction & Civil Engineering

• Concrete Hardening: Penetrates and densifies concrete surfaces to increase durability.

• Soil Stabilization: Used in grouting and ground improvement for tunneling and foundation works.

• Fireproofing Material: Binds with mineral wool and vermiculite for fire-resistant coatings.

• Cement Additive: Enhances chemical resistance and bonding properties.

Detergents & Cleaners

• Laundry Detergents: Acts as a builder to soften water and enhance cleaning power.

• Dishwashing Liquids: Prevents corrosion of metal surfaces in alkaline solutions.

• Industrial Cleaners: Degreases, emulsifies, and disperses oils and fats from surfaces.

• Metal Surface Cleaning: Removes scale, rust, and organic residues from machinery and equipment.

Adhesives & Binders

• Corrugated Board Adhesives: Binds paper layers in cardboard production.

• Foundry Sand Binder: Used in the preparation of sand molds and cores.

• Refractory Cement Binder: Binds high-temperature materials in kiln and furnace applications.

Water Treatment

• Boiler Water Treatment: Prevents corrosion and scale formation in industrial boilers.

• Wastewater Treatment: Clarifies water by coagulating suspended solids.

• pH Adjustment: Alkalizes acidic waste streams.

Textile & Pulp Industry

• Bleaching Stabilizer: Stabilizes hydrogen peroxide during pulp and fabric bleaching.

• Sizing Agent: Improves the stiffness and strength of paper and textiles.

• De-inking Agent: Helps in recycling printed paper by loosening ink from fibers.

Automotive & Engineering

• Radiator Sealant: Seals minor leaks in vehicle cooling systems.

• Exhaust Repair Compounds: Used in high-temperature repair pastes.

Secondary Uses

Ceramics & Pottery

• Deflocculant: Reduces viscosity of clay slurries in slip casting.

• Glaze Suspension Agent: Improves dispersion and stability of ceramic glazes.

Agriculture

• Silicon Supplement: Used experimentally to boost plant resistance to stress.

• Pesticide Carrier: Acts as an adjuvant in certain agrochemical formulations.

Mining & Metallurgy

• Ore Flotation Agent: Controls pH and acts as a dispersant in ore processing.

• Refractory Coating Binder: Used in high-temperature metal processing equipment.

Fire Protection

• Intumescent Coatings: Expands when exposed to heat, providing fire resistance.

• Passive Fire Barriers: Used in wall and ceiling coatings for fire compartmentalization.

Household Products

• Laundry Bluing Base: Occasionally used as a component in traditional laundry preparations.

• Toilet Bowl Cleaners: Found in strong alkaline cleaners for scale removal.

Arts & Crafts

• Sculpting and Mold Making: Used in creating solidifying molds for metal casting or plaster work.

• Paper Mâché Hardener: Improves rigidity and water resistance of paper-based structures.

Laboratory & Research

• Silica Gel Precursor: Used in the preparation of desiccants and chromatography media.

• Chemical Experiments: Demonstrates chemical garden or crystal growth in educational settings.