Molecular Formula | Na2O7Si3 |
Molar Mass | 242.23 |
Density | 0.7g/mLat 25°C |
Melting Point | 750 °C |
Appearance | powder |
Color | Black |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless, pale yellow or cyan-gray transparent viscous liquid. Soluble in water and alkaline. |
Risk Codes | R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R34 - Causes burns R15 - Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases R11 - Highly Flammable R14/15 - |
Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) S43 - In case of fire use ... (there follows the type of fire-fighting equipment to be used.) S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. |
UN IDs | UN 2813 4.3/PG 2 |
WGK Germany | 1 |
FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 3 |
Application | The particularity of sodium silicate makes it a basic raw material for silicon compounds. Whether it is used directly as a substrate or a carrier, or as an intermediate for deep processing and reuse, its application field is very wide. In the chemical industry, light industry, metallurgy and mechanical casting industry, textile industry, construction and building materials industry, agriculture and other fields have applications. |
Use | It is mainly used as a binder, detergent, soap filler, soil stabilizer, textile industry dyeing aid, bleaching agent and sizing agent, mineral flotation agent |