Sodium metasilicate

CAS: 6834-92-0

Description:
Colorless or white crystals that exhibit high solubility in cold water and undergo decomposition when exposed to hot water. This inorganic compound demonstrates strong oxidizing and alkaline properties, making it a functional ingredient in cleaning, refining, and industrial processing applications.

Key Uses:
  • Bleaching Agents & Detergent Formulations. Widely employed in manufacturing household and industrial bleaches, laundry powders, and cleaning concentrates. Also utilized in textile processing for fabric whitening and stain removal without compromising fiber integrity.
  • Petroleum Extraction & Refining. Serves as an effective coagulant in the production of re-refined and regenerated lubricating oils, supporting impurity separation and enhancing oil recovery processes in the petroleum sector.
  • Metalworking & Surface Treatment. Applied in engineering and metallurgical workflows for neutralizing metal surfaces, preparing substrates for coating or plating, and ensuring optimal adhesion and corrosion resistance.
  • Edible Oil Refining. Utilized in the food industry as a processing aid for purifying and bleaching vegetable oils, helping to remove impurities, improve clarity, and achieve consistent quality in final food-grade products.
  • Construction Materials Manufacturing. Integrated into production processes for glass, concrete, cement, and other building components, where it contributes to setting control, structural stability, and enhanced material performance.