Liquid Sodium Silicate ( Water Glass)
Chemical formula: Na2SiO3
Other names: Silicate Glue
- Variable chemical composition: liquid sodium silicate can exist in various compositions with different proportions of sodium and silicate. The ratio of these two substances affects its composition, properties and different applications.
- Pasting properties: liquid sodium silicate is used as an adhesive in the production of cement blocks and building materials due to its pasting properties.
- Anti-differentiation property: liquid sodium silicate is used as an anti-differentiation material in coating metallic and non-metallic surfaces.