Applications of Sodium Silicate Liquid
At Peshawar Chemicals, our high-quality Sodium Silicate Liquid is trusted across a wide range of industries for its versatility, strong binding properties, and chemical stability. Here are the key application areas where our sodium silicate solutions deliver exceptional performance:
1. Detergents and Cleaning Agents
Sodium silicate acts as a builder, emulsifier, and pH buffer in detergent formulations. It improves cleaning efficiency, prevents corrosion in washing equipment, and enhances the performance of surfactants in both liquid and powder detergents.
2. Construction and Cement
Used as a concrete hardener, water-repellent, and setting accelerator, sodium silicate improves the strength, durability, and chemical resistance of cement-based materials. It also plays a role in soil stabilization and waterproofing.
3. Paper and Pulp Industry
Sodium silicate serves as a binding and sizing agent, enhancing paper strength and resistance to moisture. It is also used in deinking processes during paper recycling.
4. Foundry and Metallurgy
In foundries, sodium silicate is used as a binder in sand molds and cores, providing excellent green strength and easy removal after casting. It offers a cleaner and more environmentally friendly alternative to organic binders.
5. Textile Processing
Sodium silicate helps in bleaching and dye fixation, stabilizing hydrogen peroxide and improving fabric brightness and colorfastness during textile treatment processes.
6. Ceramics and Refractories
Used as a binding agent in ceramic and refractory production, sodium silicate provides strength, thermal stability, and resistance to high temperatures, making it ideal for firebricks, kiln linings, and insulation materials.
7. Water Treatment
Sodium silicate is effective in preventing corrosion and scaling in boiler systems and water pipelines. It also aids in water softening and conditioning applications.
8. Adhesives and Sealants
As a water-based adhesive, sodium silicate is used in carton sealing, paper lamination, and labeling. It offers a strong bond, fast drying, and excellent heat resistance.
9. Agriculture
In agriculture, sodium silicate is used to enhance plant resistance to pests and diseases and as a carrier for micronutrients in foliar sprays and soil conditioners.
10. Fire Protection
Sodium silicate’s fire-resistant and insulating properties make it suitable for fireproof coatings, flame-retardant panels, and protective coatings for cables and fabrics.