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Potassium silicate, anhydrous, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals 044493A3
Description
Potassium silicate is used in binders, carbon electrodes, lead pencils, protective coatings, insoluble pigments, phosphors on television tubes and detergent additives. It acts as a catalyst to make glass, ceramics, welding rods, adhesives, cements, gels, paints, pulp and paper production. Further, it is used in horticulture as a soluble source of potassium and silicon. It acts as a corrosion inhibitor.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Potassium silicate | |
1312-76-1 | |
2 kg | |
MFCD00145152 | |
Odorless |
White | |
Powder | |
SiO2:K2O 2.5:1 wt% | |
Soluble in water. |
Chemical Identifiers
1312-76-1 | |
SiO2:K2O 2.5:1 wt% | |
MFCD00145152 |
Safety and Handling
P264b-P280-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P332+P313-P362
H315-H319
EINECSNumber : 215-199-1
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only