Potassium Silicate

Potassium silicate typically appears as a colourless to slightly hazy liquid when in solution or as a white powder or glassy solid in its dry form. It is water-soluble and can form a viscous gel-like consistency in concentrated solutions.

Common uses of Potassium Silicate:

• Used as a plant fertiliser to provide potassium and silicon, which strengthen plant cell walls and improve resistance to pests and diseases.
• Acts as a pH buffer in hydroponic systems.
• Used as a coating additive to improve resistance to rust and corrosion in metal surfaces.
• Used in fire-resistant coatings, cements, and refractory materials due to its heat-resistant properties.
• Water Treatment: Helps prevent scaling and in water treatment systems.
• Used in industrial cleaners as an alkaline agent that helps break down grease and dirt.
• Acts as a flux in ceramics, reducing the melting point of silica.
• Used in fireproofing formulations for wood and textiles.