Potassium silicate, anhydrous

Description

CAS: 1312-76-1 | K2O3Si | 154.28 g/mol

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

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1312-76-1
• Molecular Formula: K2O3Si
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 154.28
• MDL Number: MFCD00145152
• InChI Key: NNHHDJVEYQHLHG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: dipotassium oxosilanebis(olate)
• SMILES: [K+].[K+].[O-][Si]([O-])=O

• Color: White
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 100 g
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Odor: Odorless
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium silicate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H319
Precautionary Statement	P264b-P280-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P332+P313-P362
EINECSNumber	215-199-1
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only