Waltar Enterprises - POTASSIUM SILICATE

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Waltar Enterprises
DBS House, Prescott Road,
Opp. Cathedral Sr. School, Fort,
Mumbai, Maharashtra 400 001 INDIA
India
ph: +91 93222 13698
fax: +91 22407 79200
info@waltar.in

POTASSIUM SILICATE

POTASSIUM SILICATE is widely used across Agriculture, Construction, Metal and Welding Rod Industries.

SPECIFICATION

Colour :           Clear to whitish viscous liquid
Odour                         :           Odourless or slight musty odour
K₂O :           8.30 -12.70 % w/w
SiO₂ :           20.8 – 26.50 % w/w
Solids :           29.0 – 39.20 % w/w
Weight Ratio             :           2.10 – 2.50
Molar Ratio :           3.29 – 3.92
pH                               :           11.3 – 11.70
Specific gravity :           1.25 – 1.38 at 25 ^OC

FEATURES, BENEFITS & APPLICATIONS

Potassium silicate is more soluble and compatible with other ingredients than sodium silicate. It is used in various formulations like heavy duty detergents, soaps, etc.

Compared to sodium silicate it does not form white carbonate film – efflorescence – on exposure to atmosphere. This makes them preferred choice in decorative coating, paints, etc.

It is used as binder during production of welding rod, as soft violet flame of potassium is easier to see through during welding compared to blinding yellow flame of sodium.

Potassium silicate is convenient source of potassium for plant nutrients.

As it melts and flows at high temperature, it is used as binder in refractory mortar and specialty cements.

Non tacky property makes it important additive in mortars, acid lining, etc.

Waltar Enterprises
DBS House, Prescott Road,
Opp. Cathedral Sr. School, Fort,
Mumbai, Maharashtra 400 001 INDIA
India
ph: +91 93222 13698
fax: +91 22407 79200
info@waltar.in

POTASSIUM SILICATE

SPECIFICATION