What is potassium silicate and what are its uses?

 What is potassium silicate?

Potassium silicatePotassium silicate is one of the most commonly used materials in chemical products worldwide. Potassium silicate was noticed in the 19th century. When innovative and creative applications were developed in detergents, adhesive paints and refractory materials.

Chemical formula and properties

Potassium silicate glass is a colorless substance that melts at a low temperature and is composed of potassium carbonate and pure silica sand, and its general formula is K2SO4.

Potassium silicate solutions are formed using potassium silicate dissolved in hot water. This creates a viscous liquid with a density in the range of 1.3 to 1.4. The ratio of SiO4 to K2O can be manipulated and changed depending on its application.

Applications of potassium silicate in industrial fields and production of agricultural products, including:

cleaners.

Paper.

Construction.

Colors.

water refinery.

Industrial products and raw materials.In the production of fertilizer: this material is used as a fertilizer for grass and other agricultural products because it is an insoluble source of silicon and potassium.

Improving the photosynthesis of plants.

Reducing the negative effects of excess aluminum, sodium and manganese.

Improving the growth, quality and quantity of agricultural products.

Increasing plant reproduction by improving pollination conditions and increasing pollen grain fertility.

Making a pseudo-amour layer in the outer layer of the cell (cell wall) and thus making it stronger and more flexible.

Pest resistance due to strengthening of plant cell walls – this can increase sugarcane yield by up to 30%, depending on its capacity.

Soap industry.

Industrial cleaners.

Adhesive industry.

Peroxide stabilization and corrosion control.Applications of potassium silicate in the production of coating or electrode coating: after choosing the coating materials, they are mixed and made into a paste by adding adhesive materials (glass glue). Sodium silicate, potassium silicate, or starch glue can be mentioned among the adhesive agents that cause the coating to become pasty and stick to the brain. Then, this dough is uniformly covered on the low carbon steel rod through extrusion, and after drying, it is baked in the oven.

Corrosion control: To separate fat particles and keep them suspended, to prevent corrosion and generally potassium silicate is used as a buffer solution.

For several centuries, both liquid silicates and metasilicates have been used as building blocks in soaps. Liquid silicates are added in molded and cosmetic soaps to prevent rancidity.In a variety of commercial and self-service laundries, metasilicates are known as soap makers.

This material is almost universally used for connecting phosphors in black and white television picture tubes as well as in color television tubes. These phosphor plates are made by mixing the phosphor with an electron-grade potassium silicate solution and introducing this mixture into a clean tube filled with a dilute electrolyte solution such as strontium silicate.                                    A gel forms around the individual phosphorus particles, then they reach the bottom of the tube. The resistance of phosphorus bonding to glass is a function of silica, potassium oxide and electrolyte concentrations, as well as rare iron, water purity, deposition time and temperature. Uniform films are obtained in contrast to sodium silicate, which are attached in an irregular and uneven manner.Potassium silicate is an active substance that is used as a fungicide and insecticide.

suppresses ticks, whiteflies and other insects.

It is approved for use on crops, fruits, nuts, grapes, grass and ornamental plants