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SILICATE LUMP
Sodium and Potassium Silicate Lump
Silicate lump is the primary raw material used in the production of liquid glass. Visually, the material appears as vitreous, crystallized chunks with a structure similar to bottle glass, typically featuring a light blue or light green tint.
The silicate lump is manufactured by melting quartz sand combined with either sodium carbonate (soda ash) or potassium carbonate (potash). The choice of the alkaline component depends on the specific type of lump required and the technical demands of its intended end-use.
The silicate lump is manufactured by melting quartz sand combined with either sodium carbonate (soda ash) or potassium carbonate (potash). The choice of the alkaline component depends on the specific type of lump required and the technical demands of its intended end-use.
The material is distinguished by its high resistance to extreme temperatures and open flames. It is environmentally safe and characterized by low toxicity, making it suitable for use in industrial and construction technological processes.
What does silicate lump look like?
Finished sodium or potassium silicate lump consists of solidified, crystallized chunks ranging from 1 to 15 cm in size (up to 20 cm in specific batches).
The lumps feature a vitreous (glass-like) structure and can be transparent or slightly tinted in light blue, yellowish, or greenish hues.
The color and transparency levels depend on the chemical composition, the type of alkali metal used, and the specific technological parameters of the production process.
The lumps feature a vitreous (glass-like) structure and can be transparent or slightly tinted in light blue, yellowish, or greenish hues.
The color and transparency levels depend on the chemical composition, the type of alkali metal used, and the specific technological parameters of the production process.
Types of Silicate Lump
Soluble silicate lump is primarily produced based on two alkali metals: sodium and potassium. In specific technological cases, mixed (sodium-potassium) lumps can be manufactured to meet unique customer requirements.
Soluble silicate lump is primarily produced based on two alkali metals: sodium and potassium. In specific technological cases, mixed (sodium-potassium) lumps can be manufactured to meet unique customer requirements.
3 Types of Silicate and Their Applications
Each type of silicate lump has its own specific range of applications, determined by its chemical composition, silicate modulus, and the requirements of the final product.
Each type of silicate lump has its own specific range of applications, determined by its chemical composition, silicate modulus, and the requirements of the final product.
Applications in Construction and Infrastructure
In construction, silicate formulations enhance the strength, water resistance, and fireproofing of concrete and cement mortars, while simultaneously providing acid-resistant properties to the materials.
A specialized application is the reinforcement of soils and road foundations through silicatization. The binding properties of silicates compensate for insufficient soil density, increasing its load-bearing capacity and moisture resistance.
In construction, silicate formulations enhance the strength, water resistance, and fireproofing of concrete and cement mortars, while simultaneously providing acid-resistant properties to the materials.
A specialized application is the reinforcement of soils and road foundations through silicatization. The binding properties of silicates compensate for insufficient soil density, increasing its load-bearing capacity and moisture resistance.
Sodium Silicate Lump
The most in-demand type, used primarily for the production of sodium liquid glass. The lump is loaded into autoclaves (rotating or static), where it dissolves in water under high pressure and temperature. Sodium silicate lump is distinguished by its economic efficiency — it is the most affordable option, which is why it is widely used in industry.
Used:
As a standalone product, it is used rarely — in most cases, it serves as the base raw material for further processing.
The most in-demand type, used primarily for the production of sodium liquid glass. The lump is loaded into autoclaves (rotating or static), where it dissolves in water under high pressure and temperature. Sodium silicate lump is distinguished by its economic efficiency — it is the most affordable option, which is why it is widely used in industry.
Used:
- as a raw material for liquid glass;
- in the composition of construction mixes;
- in the production of adsorbents and chemical products;
- in the technological processes of chemical and construction plants.
As a standalone product, it is used rarely — in most cases, it serves as the base raw material for further processing.
Potassium Silicate Lump
Technologically, the application is similar to sodium silicate, but it is used to produce potassium liquid glass.
It is chosen in cases where the final product requires enhanced performance or special properties that are unattainable with a sodium-based formulation.
Technologically, the application is similar to sodium silicate, but it is used to produce potassium liquid glass.
It is chosen in cases where the final product requires enhanced performance or special properties that are unattainable with a sodium-based formulation.
Mixed type
It is used exclusively for the production of sodium-potassium or potassium-sodium liquid glass.
The ratio of components, as a rule, is 70/30, which allows for precise tuning of the final product properties to the requirements of a specific production.
It is used exclusively for the production of sodium-potassium or potassium-sodium liquid glass.
The ratio of components, as a rule, is 70/30, which allows for precise tuning of the final product properties to the requirements of a specific production.
Other Products
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Sodium Liquid Glass
Liquid sodium silicate with modulus and density produced according to your technical specifications. Ideal for concrete, fireproofing, molding sands, and adsorbents. We supply in canisters, IBC totes, and tankers—from trial batches to continuous large-scale volumes.
Product selection
To select a silicate lump that exactly matches your technological process, it is important to consider the type of alkali metal, the modulus, and the conditions of further application.
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To select a silicate lump that exactly matches your technological process, it is important to consider the type of alkali metal, the modulus, and the conditions of further application.
Our specialists are ready to:
- analyze your task,
- evaluate the technological parameters,
- recommend the optimal type of silicate lump.
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