
Sodium silicate (MF: Na₂O·nSiO₂; MW: 122.06) is a soluble inorganic silicate. Its aqueous solution is commonly known as water glass and serves as a mineral binder. Its core characteristics include strong bonding strength, acid and heat resistance, and an alkaline aqueous solution. The modulus (n = SiO₂/Na₂O molar ratio) is a key parameter that determines its solubility and applications. It is widely used in the chemical, building materials, detergent, and foundry industries, among others, and serves as a general-purpose industrial raw material.
| Item | Specification |
| Melting Point | 1410°C |
| Boiling Point | 2355°C (760 mmHg) |
| Density | 2.33 g/cm³ (25°C) |
| Flash point | N/A |
| Vapor pressure | N/A |
| Refractive index | 1.51–1.52 |
| Solubility | Easily soluble in water (the lower the modulus, the more soluble it is) |
Construction and Building Materials Sector:
Sodium Silicate is used as waterproofing, leak-sealing, moisture-proofing, and anti-corrosion materials; for the production of acid-resistant cement, refractory mortar, and high-temperature castables; for foundation reinforcement and soil stabilizers; and as raw materials for concrete admixtures, artificial stone, and thermal insulation materials.
Detergent and Household Chemicals Industry:Core alkaline additives for laundry detergents, soaps, and industrial cleaning agents; formulation of metal degreasers and industrial heavy-duty degreasers.
Water Treatment Industry:Scale and corrosion inhibitors for industrial circulating cooling water and boiler water; auxiliary flocculants for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment.
Paper Industry:Sizing agents, retention and filtration aids for paper production; clarification treatment for paper white water to enable pulp recovery and water recycling.
Basic Chemical Raw Materials:
Core raw material for producing silicate derivatives such as white carbon black, silica gel, molecular sieves, and sodium metasilicate, as well as for preparing adsorbents, catalyst supports, and fine chemical products based on silicates.
Textile and Dyeing Industry:Sizing agents for cotton yarn and fabrics; fabric finishing and color-fixing aids.
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