At first glance, the process of manufacturing silicate solutions seems simple; however, in practice, the quality of the final product depends directly on the precise adherence to all technological stages.
At the initial stage, quartz raw materials are crushed and mixed with soda (sodium bicarbonate), potash (potassium carbonate), as well as sodium or potassium sulfates—depending on the type of liquid glass required. Four main varieties are distinguished:
- Sodium;
- Potassium;
- Sodium-potassium;
- Potassium-sodium.