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Sodium metasilicate

Synonym(s):

Disodium metasilicate, Disodium silicate, Sodium silicate, Sodium silicon oxide

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Linear Formula:
Na2SiO3
CAS Number:
6834-92-0
Molecular Weight:
122.06
EC Number:
229-912-9
MDL number:
MFCD00003492
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
PubChem Substance ID:
24858628
NACRES:
NA.22
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composition

SiO2, 50-53%

Quality Level

200

SMILES string

[Na+].[Na+].[O-][Si]([O-])=O

InChI

1S/2Na.O3Si/c;;1-4(2)3/q2*+1;-2

InChI key

NTHWMYGWWRZVTN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

SMS is a silicon source for silica materials and can be used as a chemical intermediate for silica gel catalysts.[1]

Application

Reactant for:
  • Hydrothermal preparation of thorium uranium silicate (Th1-xUxSiO4) uranothorite solid solutions
  • Fabrication of dense NaA zeolite coatings
  • Reactant for preparation of tungsten modified silica as catalyst for liquid phase oxidation of styrene
Sodium metasilicate (SMS) has been used in the preparation of polypyrrole/sodium metasilicate (PPy/Na2SiO3) and polythiophene/sodium metasilicate (PT/Na2SiO3) composites, novel high dielectric constant materials for use in power electronic systems.[2]

SMS can also be used:
  • To prepare NaZnSiO3OH, a novel chiral framework material which has potential application in ion exchange, adsorption and catalysis.[3]
  • As a low-cost alternative to tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS) to synthesize highly ordered mesoporous silicas.[4]
  • To prepare geopolymer concrete.[5]

Pictograms

CorrosionExclamation mark
GHS05,GHS07

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H290,H314,H335

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Met. Corr. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

8B - Non-combustible corrosive hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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MKCV2814
MKCT1110
MKCQ3811
STBK5682
MKCS5522

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Eve S Steigerwalt et al.
Journal of nanoscience and nanotechnology, 2(1), 25-28 (2003-08-12)
Graphitic carbon nanofibers (GCNFs) are prepared from CO/H2 with a nickel-rich Fe-Ni (2:8) growth catalyst supported on three different water-soluble supports (Na4SiO4, Na2SiO3, and Na2CO3). GCNF products are formed with yield and crystallinity comparable to those of GCNF product produced
Eun-Jin Kim et al.
Biological trace element research, 152(1), 105-112 (2013-01-12)
Previous studies have reported that dietary silicon (Si) intake is positively associated with bone health including bone mineral density. Although the amount of Si intake is high among trace elements in humans, how dietary Si affects bone formation at the
George H Weber et al.
Journal of food protection, 67(7), 1501-1506 (2004-07-24)
Three intervention strategies-trisodium phosphate, lactic acid, and sodium metasilicate--were examined for their in vitro antimicrobial activities in water at room temperature against a three-strain cocktail of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and a three-strain cocktail of "generic" E. coli. Both initial inhibition
C S Sharma et al.
Poultry science, 91(3), 719-723 (2012-02-16)
The objectives of this study were to determine the antimicrobial effects of sodium metasilicate (SMS) against Salmonella and psychrotrophic organisms in fresh, boneless, uncooked chicken breast fillets and to ascertain the effects of SMS treatments on pH. Chicken breast fillets
Subramani Saravanabhavan et al.
Environmental science & technology, 39(10), 3776-3783 (2005-06-15)
A conventional dehairing process with sodium sulfide and lime is a major source of the pollution from the tanning industry. In other words, conventional dehairing processes degrade the hair to the extent that it cannot be recovered; thus, these processes
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  2. How is shipping temperature determined? And how is it related to the product storage temperature?

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    1. Products may be shipped at a different temperature than the recommended long-term storage temperature. If the product quality is sensitive to short-term exposure to conditions other than the recommended long-term storage, it will be shipped on wet or dry-ice. If the product quality is NOT affected by short-term exposure to conditions other than the recommended long-term storage, it will be shipped at ambient temperature. As shipping routes are configured for minimum transit times, shipping at ambient temperature helps control shipping costs for our customers. For more information, please refer to the Storage and Transport Conditions document: https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/deepweb/assets/sigmaaldrich/marketing/global/documents/316/622/storage-transport-conditions-mk.pdf

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  3. Can I know the percent of Na2O in sodium metasilicate (1Kg)?

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    1. The Na2O concentration is determined on a lot specific basis. The expected range is 49.5 - 52.5% by HCl titration. See the link below to review a sample or lot specific Certificate of Analysis:
      https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/product/aldrich/307815#product-documentation

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  4. Hi, may I inquire about what is the particle size range of this sodium metasilicate?

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    1. The particle size is not determined for this product.

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