Sodium Silicate

Na₂SiO₃

IUPAC: Sodium metasilicate

CAS: 6834-92-0

Descripción general

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

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Oxygen O 3 15,9990
Sodium Na 2 22,9900
Silicon Si 1 28,0850

Composición elemental

O
Oxygen ×3
39,3%
Na
Sodium ×2
37,7%
Si
Silicon ×1
23,0%

Usos

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

Datos curiosos

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

Seguridad

  • ⚠ Corrosive
  • ⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

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

Propiedades

Tipo
industrial
Estado
solid
Masa molar
122,06 g/mol
Densidad
2,6100 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
1088,0 °C
Solubilidad
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

Compuestos relacionados

Iron(II) Sulfate

FeSO₄

Ammonium Nitrate

NH₄NO₃

Calcium Chloride

CaCl₂

Potassium Dichromate

K₂Cr₂O₇

Sodium Hypochlorite

NaClO

Potassium Permanganate

KMnO₄

Zinc Chloride

ZnCl₂

Sodium Fluoride

NaF

Hydrogen Peroxide

H₂O₂

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).