PQ® RU® are aqueous solutions composed of soda (Na₂O) and silica (SiO₂). These solutions are produced by PQ from sodium silicate glass, which is created by melting high-purity sand with soda ash in furnaces.

Chemical Name: Sodium Silicate

CAS Number: 1344-09-8

Features: Alkaline

Synonyms: Silicic Acid Sodium Salt

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Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Silicon Dioxide Content + Sodium Oxide Content2.35 - 2.45wt Ratio-
Sodium Oxide Content13.6 - 14wt %-
Silicon Dioxide Content32.2 - 34.2wt %-
Solid Content44.5 - 49.5wt %-
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point100°C-
pH11 - 13--
AppearanceLiquid almost colourless white or translucent--
OdorOdorless (musty)--
Soluble inWater--

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