Sodium Silicate

Sodium Silicate

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.