Modified Water Glass
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Modified water glass
Appearance usually a clear to slightly yellowish liquid
Chemical Formula varies, but typically contains silicate anions and modifying agents
Viscosity higher than water, can be adjusted
Solubility soluble in water
Ph alkaline, usually in the range of 11 - 13
Hardening Property can harden when exposed to air or certain substances
Adhesion good adhesion to many materials like metals, glass, etc.
Thermal Stability fairly stable at moderate temperatures
Film Forming Ability able to form thin, continuous films
Corrosion Resistance provides some corrosion protection to substrates
FAQ

Modified water glass is the main ingredient

Modified water glass, its main composition is quite critical. Water glass is originally an aqueous solution of sodium silicate, which is widely used in many fields. After modification, the composition changes.

Among the main components of modified water glass, sodium silicate still occupies an important position. Sodium silicate forms the basic chemical structure in it, and the silicate ions produced by its hydrolysis can react with many substances and play an important role in bonding, curing and other processes.

In addition, various additives are often added during the modification process. Such as adding certain metal salts, such as aluminum salts, zinc salts, etc. These metal salts can chemically react with sodium silicate to form complex polysalts, which can then change the properties of water glass. Aluminum salts can improve its bond strength and water resistance, making modified water glass more advantageous in building materials and other fields.

Organic polymers are also often added components of modified water glass. Organic polymers such as polyacrylamide can be interspersed and cross-linked with water glass to form an interpenetrating network structure. In this way, not only its flexibility is enhanced, but also its crack resistance is improved, and it shows good results in coatings, sealing materials, etc.

Partially modified water glass may also contain surfactants. Surfactants can reduce the surface tension of water glass solutions, improve their wettability and permeability to solid surfaces, thereby enhancing their affinity with different materials, making them more widely used. Overall, the modified water glass achieves performance optimization by adjusting the ratio of sodium silicate and various additives to meet diverse needs.

Modified water glass features

Improved water glass has a number of characteristics. Its adhesion is quite strong, and it can form a stable bond between many materials, just like the ancient tenon-and-mortise fit, so that the objects are connected and not easy to disconnect. And its acid resistance is good, just like wearing armor that resists acid corrosion, it can maintain its own structure integrity in an acidic environment, and is not easily invaded by acid. In addition, heat resistance is also its remarkable characteristic. For example, under the heat of fire, it can still maintain its own shape and performance, and it will not soften or deform easily. It is like a tough guard, standing in the high temperature without falling. And because of its good plasticity, it can shape a variety of shapes according to different needs, just like the clay in the hands of skilled craftsmen, allowing it to be carved. In addition, its cost is relatively low, easy to obtain and prepare, just like ordinary things, but it can play an extraordinary role, and it is an economical and practical choice in many engineering constructions. This is all to improve the characteristics of water glass, and it can show its unique functions in various affairs, which is very helpful.

Modified water glass for which scenarios

The improved water glass is useful for everything, and its properties are changeable, which is suitable for many situations. In the environment of civil engineering construction, the improved water glass can be used as a cementing agent. Because of its ability to quickly set, when repairing embankments, building dams, and paving walls, it can make bricks and stones consolidate quickly, stable as rocks, and ensure the durability of the construction for a long time.

In the field of mine support, it is also very useful. In the mine, the surrounding rock is easy to collapse. To improve the water glass injection, it can penetrate into the rock crevices, make the rock cementation, increase its strength and stability, and ensure the safety of miners.

In the field of cultural relics protection, it is also indispensable. Ancient bricks, stones, and pottery figurines are easily damaged after years of erosion. The application of improved water glass can penetrate into it, fill the micro-gaps, and strengthen the material, so that it can prolong its life and keep the cultural relics as before.

And in the context of waterproof and plugging, the effect of improved water glass is remarkable. In case of water leakage, inject this agent to quickly coagulate and stop water, such as the mouth of a river bursting the embankment, and use it to seal it to save the danger.

Furthermore, in the process of casting, improved water glass can be used as a bonding material for molding sand. Make the sand mold firm, the casting is accurately formed, the surface is smooth, and the quality of the casting is guaranteed.

It can be seen that the improved water glass can be used in various situations such as civil engineering, mines, cultural relics, waterproofing, and casting. It is widely used and has extraordinary effects.

Modified water glass compared to traditional water glass

Compared with the traditional water glass, the improved water glass has several advantages. The bonding performance of the improved water glass is more excellent than that of the traditional one. In the casting process, it can make the sand compactness better, so that the dimensional accuracy of the casting can be improved and the surface is smoother. The traditional water glass or due to insufficient bonding force, the strength of the molding sand is poor, which affects the quality of the casting, and the improved water glass can solve this worry.

Furthermore, the improved water glass has good collapsibility. When the casting is formed, the molding sand is easy to collapse, and the difficulty of cleaning is greatly reduced. In contrast to the traditional water glass, the sand collapsibility is poor, and the casting cleaning requires a lot of manpower and material resources, and may damage the casting. Improving the characteristics of water glass in this regard can greatly improve production efficiency and reduce production costs.

In addition, the anti-hygroscopicity of improved water glass is also stronger than that of traditional ones. In humid environments, traditional water glass is prone to moisture absorption, resulting in changes in the properties of molding sand and affecting the quality of casting. Improved water glass can effectively resist moisture absorption, maintain the stability of molding sand performance, ensure a smooth casting process and reliable casting quality.

And improved water glass also has advantages in environmental protection. Traditional water glass may produce more pollutants during use, which is not friendly to the environment. And improved water glass can reduce pollutant emissions through process improvement, which is in line with the current environmental protection concept and contributes to the sustainable development of the foundry industry. Overall, improved water glass has significant advantages over traditional water glass in terms of adhesion, collapse, moisture resistance, and environmental protection, and is of great application value in industrial production.

What is the use of Modified water glass?

Modified water glass is a product that has been treated with water glass by a specific process to improve its performance. Its usage is quite exquisite, under the paradigm of "Tiangong Kaiwu", and it is described in ancient Chinese.

In the construction of civil engineering, modified water glass can be used as a adhesive. Prepare an appropriate amount of modified water glass first, and determine the degree of use depending on the amount of material and the need for bonding. Apply it evenly to the material surface to be bonded, such as masonry. After applying, quickly bond the two materials, press it slightly, and wait for it to dry and solidify. After it dries and solidifies, the bonding is very strong, so that the created thing can not be damaged for a long time.

In the casting and metallurgy industry, modified water glass can be used as a molding sand binder. Take the molding sand, mix it in proportion to the modified water glass, stir it with hands or utensils, so that the two are mixed evenly. After mixing, fill it into the mold and compact it into shape. Because of its good adhesion, it can ensure that the shape of the mold is stable during casting and will not collapse, so that the casting can obtain a precise shape.

In the preparation of paints, modified water glass is also useful. Choose suitable pigments and fillers and blend them with modified water glass. Grind and blend with a pestle mortar or a special instrument to blend the pigments, fillers and modified water glass. The paint made can be applied to the surface of the utensils to increase the corrosion resistance and wear resistance of the utensils, and has a certain decorative effect. In short, the use of modified water glass is diverse, and it has its uses in various processes. Good use can increase work efficiency and improve product quality.