Difference between revisions of "Sodium metasilicate"
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White, crystalline powder or solid. Sodium metasilicate is the dry form of sodium silicate. It is used in detergents and cleaning products. | White, crystalline powder or solid. Sodium metasilicate is the dry form of sodium silicate. It is used in detergents and cleaning products. | ||
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| + | * Noncombustible. | ||
| + | * Highly corrosive. | ||
| + | * Reacts with moisture. | ||
| + | * Contact causes burns. | ||
| + | * Gelest: [https://www.gelest.com/wp-content/uploads/product_msds/SIS6982.0-msds.pdf SDS] | ||
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| + | == Physical and Chemical Properties == | ||
Soluble in water (pH =12.6 for 1% solution). Insoluble in ethanol, acids, salt solutions. | Soluble in water (pH =12.6 for 1% solution). Insoluble in ethanol, acids, salt solutions. | ||
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| − | | 1089 | + | | 1089 C |
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! scope="row"| Density | ! scope="row"| Density | ||
| − | | 2.614 | + | | 2.614 g/ml |
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| mol. wt. = 122.1 | | mol. wt. = 122.1 | ||
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Latest revision as of 08:21, 2 June 2022
Description
White, crystalline powder or solid. Sodium metasilicate is the dry form of sodium silicate. It is used in detergents and cleaning products.
Risks
- Noncombustible.
- Highly corrosive.
- Reacts with moisture.
- Contact causes burns.
- Gelest: SDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
Soluble in water (pH =12.6 for 1% solution). Insoluble in ethanol, acids, salt solutions.
| Composition | Na2SiO3 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 6834-92-0 |
| Melting Point | 1089 C |
| Density | 2.614 g/ml |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 122.1 |