Sodium Silicate

Na₂SiO₃

IUPAC: Sodium metasilicate

CAS: 6834-92-0

Visão geral

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

Composição

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

Composição 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

Curiosidades

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

Segurança

  • ⚠ Corrosive
  • ⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

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

Propriedades

Tipo
industrial
Estado
solid
Massa molar
122,06 g/mol
Densidade
2,6100 g/cm³
Ponto de fusão
1088,0 °C
Solubilidade
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

Compostos 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).