Sodium Metasilicate Pentahydrate
Chemical formula: Na2SiO3·5H2O
Melting point: none (the substance is blue and decomposes at temperatures around 100 degrees Celsius)
Solubility: sodium meta-silicate pentahydrate is soluble in water, and its aqueous solutions are used as detergents and to prevent rust in some applications.
Playfulness: sodium meta-silicate pentahydrate has moderate playfulness and works in alkaline environments.
Sodium phosphate
Chemical formula: Na₃PO₄
Variable chemical composition: sodium phosphate can exist in different types of compounds and with different ratios of sodium and phosphate. This feature makes sodium phosphate used in various applications.
Texturing properties: sodium phosphate is used as a base and additive in the production of food products such as processed meat and primary products due to its texturing properties and increasing the strength of materials.
Preserving properties: Sodium phosphate is used as a food additive such as preserving and baking salts to help extend the shelf life of products.
Sodium Silicate
Chemical formula: Na₂SiO₃
Chemical stability: Sodium silicate has a strong chemical stability due to its diverse bonds and can maintain stability in different conditions including temperature and pH.
Ability to form gel: by adding acid to sodium silicate solution, silicate gel can be formed. This gel is usually used in the industry of producing catalysts and laboratory materials.
Thermal resistance: sodium silicate can show good stability at high temperatures and is used as thermal coating in some industrial processes.
Sodium Sulfate
Chemical formula: Na2SO4
Other names: sodium sulfate
Grades: sodium sulfate
Packaging: Glass-making
STPP
Chemical formula: Na5P3O10
- Food industry: It is in some food products such as meat to preserve their color and taste. It is also used as a sealer and stabilizer in the production of candies, yogurt, sauces and baking products.
- Pharmaceutical industry: It is also used in some medicinal compounds to improve properties and stability.
- Detergent products: It is used as a sealer and stabilizer in various combinations of detergent products such as dishwashing liquid, cleaning materials and cleaners.
- Mineral industries: In some mineral processes, such as the extraction and processing of minerals, sodium tripolyphosphate is used as a sealer and stabilizer.
Surbitol
Chemical formula: C6H14O6
Other names: Sorbitol
Grades: Sorbitol
Packaging: Food industry
Zinc Nano Oxide
Chemical formula: ZnO
Other names: nano zinc oxide
Grades: nano zinc oxide
Packaging: ceramic tiles
Zinc Sulfide
Chemical formula: ZnS
Molecular mass: 97.44 g/mol
Physical Form: It usually appears as transparent or semi-transparent crystals.
Color: Usually colorless, but may have different colors.
Zirconium Silicate
Chemical formula: ZrSiO4
Other names: Zirconium silicate
Types of zirconium silicate: 5 microns, 325 microns
Grades: Zirconium silicate
Packaging: Pottery