Sodium silicates are produced by melting sodium carbonate (Na2CO3) with specially selected silica sand at high temperatures. The resulting product is an amorphous crystal that can be dissolved by special processes to produce solutions in a wide variety of forms.
Composition
Table
Ingredients
Synonym
Nº CAS
%
EC Nº
Sodium Silicate
Sodium Salt of Silicic Acid
1344-09-8
36.00 – 47.0
215-687-4
Agua
Balance
Applications
In the welding industry
In the electrode manufacturing industry, silicate plays a key role as a binder in the mixture that makes up the electrode coating; its use promotes electrical flow.
