
Potassium silicate (commonly known as potassium water glass) is a versatile inorganic material with the molecular formula K₂O₃Si and a molecular weight of 154.28. It appears as a colorless / pale yellow viscous transparent liquid or white powder. It is primarily used in four major fields: building material bonding and corrosion protection, agricultural fertilizer enhancement, industrial manufacturing, and electronic cleaning. Due to its dual silicon and potassium content and strong weather resistance, it is suitable for high-demand applications across multiple industries.
| Item | Specification |
| Melting point | >300°C |
| Boiling point | >100°C |
| Density | 1.203–1.209 g/cm³ |
| Flash point | N/A |
| Merck | 14.7668 |
| Solubility | Easily soluble in water; insoluble in alcohol; aqueous solution is strongly alkaline. |
| Stability | Forms silica gel upon contact with acids or CO₂; good temperature resistance. |
| Properties | Strong bonding strength, good film-forming properties, water-resistant and weather-resistant. |
Construction and Building Materials: Inorganic coating binders; concrete reinforcement and waterproofing; acid-resistant/high-temperature-resistant anti-corrosion coatings and mortars.
Industrial Manufacturing: Binding agents for foundry sand molds; arc-stabilizing binders for welding rods; reinforcing agents for refractory materials; raw materials for soap and chemicals.
Agriculture: Potassium silicate fertilizer / soil conditioner; enhances crop resistance to lodging, disease, and environmental stress; increases yield and improves quality.
Electronics and Fine Chemicals: High-purity grades are used for semiconductor cleaning and bonding of electronic materials; also serves as an additive in textiles and papermaking.
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