Name : Sodium silicate

Sodium silicate is a generic name for chemical compounds with the formula Na

2xSi

yO

2y+x or (Na

2O)

x·(SiO

2)

y, such as sodium metasilicate Na

2SiO

3, sodium orthosilicate Na

4SiO

4, and sodium pyrosilicate Na

6Si

2O

7. The anions are often polymeric. These compounds are generally colorless transparent solids or white powders, and soluble in water in various amounts.

Sodium silicates are used primarily in detergents, paper, water treatment, and construction materials. One of the greatest uses of sodium silicate solutions is as a cement for the manufacture of cardboard

Country of Origin : India