Sodium Silicate

Na₂SiO₃

IUPAC: Sodium metasilicate

CAS: 6834-92-0

نظرة عامة

Sodium silicate (water glass) is an inorganic compound used as an adhesive, sealant, and fire retardant. Its solution is alkaline and viscous.

التركيب

العنصر الرمز الذرات الكتلة الذرية
Oxygen O 3 15,9990
Sodium Na 2 22,9900
Silicon Si 1 28,0850

التركيب العنصري

O
39,3%
Na
37,7%
Si
23,0%

الاستخدامات

  • Cement additive
  • Adhesive (cardboard)
  • Fire retardant
  • Egg preservation

حقائق مثيرة

  • Water glass was historically used to preserve eggs — sealing pores in the shell to keep them fresh for months

السلامة

  • ⚠ Corrosive
  • ⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

[O-][Si](=O)[O-].[Na+].[Na+]

الخصائص

النوع
industrial
الحالة
solid
الكتلة المولية
122,06 g/mol
الكثافة
2,6100 g/cm³
نقطة الانصهار
1088,0 °C
الذوبانية
Soluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
121,9412
TPSA
63,2 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
6
Complexity
18,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sodium Silicate?
Sodium Silicate (Na₂SiO₃) is a industrial compound with the IUPAC name Sodium metasilicate.
What is the molecular weight of Sodium Silicate?
Sodium Silicate has a molar mass of 122.06 g/mol.
What state is Sodium Silicate at room temperature?
Sodium Silicate is a solid at room temperature.
Is Sodium Silicate organic or inorganic?
Sodium Silicate is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Sodium Silicate?
Sodium Silicate (Na₂SiO₃) is composed of Oxygen (O), Sodium (Na), Silicon (Si).