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| Physical
and Chemical Properties
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| Chemical
Formulae |
Na2O.
x SiO2 |
| Appearance |
Liquid |
| Colour |
Transparent |
| Boiling
Point |
102
OC for 40% acqueous solution |
| Molecular
Weight |
184.04 |
| CAS
No. |
1344-19-8 |
| Sales
Specification
|
| Specific
Gravity |
1.38–
1.41 |
| Baume |
39-41 |
| Na2O
|
8.5%
–9.5 % |
| SiO2 |
28.0
% – 30.0 % |
| Weight
Ratio |
1:
3.2± 0 .1 |
| Molar
Ratio |
3.30
± 0.05 |
| Iron |
<100
ppm |
Application
Used in water treatment.
Used in ceramic and Paper Industry.
In manufacturing titanium Dioxide and making electrodes. |
Transportation
Available
in 300 Kg Drums and in tanker load.
UN No. : 1719
Hazard Class : 8
Non Hazardous if transported by air, sea or road freight
|
Precautions
Harmful
by ingestion. Very destructive for mucous membrane.
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Synonym
Water
Glass, Silicate Glass, Silicate of Soda |
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