Potassium Silicate
Premium product with molecular ratio ranging from 2.15 to 2.20.
Applications:
Predominantly is used in welding Electrode manufacture.
Properties of potassium silicate solution and its uses.
| Uses | SiO2:K2O Wt.Ratio | K2O Wt.Ratio | SiO2 Wt.Ratio |
Density, gm/cm3 @ 20oC |
Total Solids Wt. Ratio | Viscosity, CP @ 20oC |
| Welding Electrode |
2.15 | 12.41 | 26.74 | 1.40 | 39 | 250-350 |
| Welding Electrode |
2.17 | 12.80 | 27.80 | 1.42 | 41 | 800-1200 |
Precaution
The Soluble silicates are completely inorganic and are non-flammable, non-explosive and relatively non toxic. They are, however, alkaline in nature and consequently do present a slight hazard which becomes more acute if eyes are involved. Suitable gloves, protection glasses and overall suit are recommended when handling silicate solutions