Sodium Silicate: Chemical Formula Na2O SiO2 Packing : 50 Kgs HDPE Jars. Physical Property : Solution cloudy or clear & Varying from high fluid to extreme viscosity. Chemical Property % of Na2O contain in active form 48.6 to 51.5. density 2.61 g/cc or 75 ib/cu ft. Soluble in water, Precipitated by acids & by alkaline earth & heavy metal ions. pH of 1% solution 12.6. Non toxic Non combustible. Gels form with acids between pH 3 to 9. Toddle degree of material, as 2Na2O SiO2 is 114 to 115. Viscosity ranges from 0.4 to 600,000 poise f.p. Slightly lower than water. Miscible with some polyhydric alcohols. Uses : Catalysts and silica gels, soaps and detergents, adhesives, water treatment bleaching and sizing of textiles and paper pulp, binder for abrasive wheels chemical equipment lining.
