Potassium Silicate, Potassium Metasilicate, 1312-76-1

Potassium Silicate, Potassium Metasilicate, 1312-76-1

Potassium Silicate (K₂SiO₃) is an inorganic compound widely used in agriculture, construction, and industrial applications. It serves as a plant nutrient, corrosion inhibitor, and binding agent.

Properties

• Chemical Formula: K₂SiO₃

• CAS Number: 1312-76-1

• Molecular Weight: 154.28 g/mol

• Density: 2.6 g/cm³

• Solubility: Highly soluble in water, insoluble in alcohol

• Appearance: White crystalline solid or clear liquid

Uses

• Agriculture: Enhances plant resistance to stress, improves photosynthesis, and strengthens root development.

• Construction: Used as a cement and mortar additive to increase durability.

• Industrial Applications: Acts as a binder in ceramics, glass, paper, and detergents.

• Metal Protection: Functions as a corrosion inhibitor.

Potassium Silicate is more durable and long-lasting compared to sodium silicate. Proper handling is required to avoid skin contact, and protective equipment should be used

Potassium Silicate is known by several alternative names, including:

• Potassium Metasilicate

• Liquid Glass

• Waterglass

• Silicic Acid, Potassium Salt

• E560 (as a food additive)