Sodium Metasilicate Nonahydrate

Sodium silicate with the chemical formula Na₂SiO₃·9H₂O

Production by combining silicon dioxide (SiO₂) with sodium carbonate (Na₂CO₃) along with 9 water molecules.

Application in detergents, tile and ceramic industries and steel making

Sodium meta-silicate nonahydrate is a chemical compound in which sodium as an alkali metal along with silicon is attached to 9 water molecules.

Chemical formula: The chemical formula of sodium metasilicate nonahydrate is Na₂SiO₃·9H₂O. This formula indicates the existence of two sodium atoms (Na), one silicon molecule (SiO₃) and nine water molecules (9H₂O) in each chemical unit.

Other names:

– Sodium metasilicate nonahydrate

– Sodium natrosilicate

– glass water

chemical properties:

– Physical state: sodium meta-silicate nonahydrate appears as a white powder or crystalline grains in the dry state.

– Solubility: This compound dissolves in water and creates a solution with a high pH.

– Applications: It is used in various industries, including chemical industries, detergent products, and as a source of silicon in agriculture.

Method of production:

The production of sodium meta-silicate nonahydrate usually takes place through the reaction of sodium carbonate (Na₂CO₃) with silicon dioxide (SiO₂). The production steps are as follows:

A. Chemical reaction: Na₂CO₃ + SiO₂ + 5H₂O >> Na₂SiO₃·9H₂O + CO₂

b. Leaching and drying: The resulting reaction solution is leached and then dried as a powder.

J. Packaging: sodium meta-silicate nonahydrate is packed in the form of powder for use in various industries.

d. Final product: sodium meta-silicate nonahydrate ready for use in various industries as a source of silicon and with specified properties is used in various processes.