In the metallurgical industry, it serves as an excellent binder for welding electrodes and acts as an arc stabilizer.
In the fields of construction and corrosion protection, its acid-resistant, heat-resistant, and adhesive properties enable its use in the production of acid-resistant mortars and heat-resistant cements.
In the coatings industry, it functions as the primary film-forming agent in inorganic silicate paints, imparting excellent fire-retardant and weather-resistant properties.
Furthermore, potassium silicate serves as a highly efficient raw material for silicon-potassium fertilizers, supplying plants with both silicon and potassium—two essential nutrients—thereby enhancing crop resistance to lodging and disease.
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Specification Index name
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QM-II
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QM-III
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QM-V
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Modulus
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2.30-2.50
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2.7-2.9
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3.20-3.40
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SiO2%
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48.0-54.0
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52.0-58.0
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57.0-63.0
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K2O %
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31.0-35.0
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28.0-32.0
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26.0-30.0
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Dissolved Speed, S
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<60
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<120
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<120
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Apparent Density, g/ml
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0.50-0.80
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0.50-0.80
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0.50-0.80
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Fineness (Sieving Residue, 100mesh)
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<5
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<5
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<5
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