Product Description
Sodium Metasilicate is a highly versatile, alkaline, inorganic compound widely used across industrial and commercial applications. Available in both anhydrous and pentahydrate forms, it is recognized for its powerful cleaning, emulsifying, and buffering capabilities.
With strong corrosion inhibition and dispersing properties, Sodium Metasilicate serves as a key ingredient in detergents, metal surface treatment, textile processing, ceramics, and water treatment solutions. It effectively removes grease, oil, and organic residues, making it ideal for heavy-duty cleaning formulations.
Key Features:
- Chemical Formula: Na₂SiO₃ (Anhydrous) / Na₂SiO₃·5H₂O (Pentahydrate)
- Appearance: White crystalline powder or granules
- Solubility: Freely soluble in water
- pH (1% solution): ~12.4 (Highly Alkaline)
- Packaging: 25kg bags
Applications:
- Industrial and household detergent formulations
- Metal degreasing and surface cleaning
- Textile desizing and scouring agents
- Ceramics: deflocculant and binder
- Water treatment: corrosion inhibition and pH control
- Adhesives & construction chemicals