Sodium Metasilicate Pentahydrate

Sodium meta-silicate Pentahydrate  is a chemical compound in which sodium as an alkali metal is attached to 5 water molecules together with silicon.

Chemical formula: The chemical formula of sodium metasilicate 5 Abe is Na₂SiO₃·5H₂O. This formula indicates the presence of two sodium atoms (Na), one silicon molecule (SiO₃) and 5 water molecules (9H₂O) in each chemical unit.

Other names:

– Sodium metasilicate 5 hydrate

– Sodium natrosilicate

– glass water

chemical properties:

– Physical state: sodium metasilicate pentahydrate 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: pentahydrate sodium meta-silicate is packed in powder form for use in various industries.

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

The main difference between sodium meta-silicate pentahydrate and sodium meta-silicate nonahydrate is in their chemical structure and application. Due to its water content and alkalinity, meta-silicate nonahydrate is used in heavy industrial applications such as the removal of mineral deposits when pentahydrate is used in the production of adhesives and detergents.