Industrial Sodium Silicate

Description

1. Product Overview
   Industrial Sodium Silicate is a versatile inorganic chemical widely used across detergents, construction, pulp & paper, and water treatment industries. It serves as a key binding, sealing, and alkalinity-control agent, delivering strong performance in both liquid and solid formulations. Its high chemical stability and cost-efficiency make it an essential raw material in large-scale industrial operations. With consistent quality and scalable supply, it supports optimized production efficiency and reduced operational costs, making it strategically important in global supply chains.
2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical composition: Na₂SiO₃ (Sodium Silicate solution/solid grades available)
• Purity level: Industrial grade (customizable ratio of SiO₂:Na₂O, typically 2.0–3.3)
• Physical form: Viscous liquid or glassy solid (depending on grade)
• Color: Clear to slightly cloudy (liquid); transparent to white (solid)
• Density: Approx. 1.3–1.6 g/cm³ (liquid grades)
• Solubility: Fully soluble in water
• Packaging options: 25kg bags (solid), 200–300kg drums, 1–1.2MT IBC tanks, bulk tanker shipment
• Shelf life: 12–24 months under sealed, dry storage conditions

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Detergent & cleaning industry: Builder and corrosion inhibitor in industrial cleaners and soaps
• Construction sector: Used in cement hardening, soil stabilization, and refractory materials
• Pulp & paper industry: Acts as a bleaching stabilizer and binder
• Water treatment: Coagulation aid and corrosion control agent in pipelines
• Foundry & metallurgy: Mold binding and casting applications
  This product offers superior alkalinity control, strong adhesive properties, and cost efficiency compared to alternative silicate compounds, ensuring high-performance output in demanding industrial environments.

4. Competitive Advantages

• High batch-to-batch chemical consistency ensuring reliable industrial performance
• Stable and scalable global supply chain for continuous production needs
• Cost-efficient sourcing with optimized bulk pricing structures
• Strong logistics support for bulk international shipping and containerized delivery
• Environmentally safer alternative in water treatment and cleaning applications
• Comprehensive technical documentation and application support for industrial buyers

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): Bulk 20 MT
• Loading Capacity: Up to 20–24 MT per 20ft container (depending on packaging type)