10006-28-7 | Silicic acid (H2SiO3), potassium salt (1:2)

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Description

• Catalog Number: AA00837
• Chemical Name: Silicic acid (H2SiO3), potassium salt (1:2)
• CAS Number: 10006-28-7
• Molecular Formula: H2K2O4Si
• Molecular Weight: 172.2956
• SMILES: [O-][Si](O)(O)[O-].[K+].[K+]

Upstream Synthesis Route

Potassium metasilicate, a versatile inorganic compound, finds widespread application in various chemical synthesis processes. With its high solubility in water and alkaline nature, Potassium metasilicate serves as a valuable source of silicate anions in reactions that involve silica-based species. In chemical synthesis, Potassium metasilicate is commonly utilized as a catalyst or as a source of silica in the preparation of silicates, zeolites, and other silicon-containing compounds. Its role as a source of silica enables the formation of silicates through polycondensation reactions, leading to the synthesis of materials with diverse properties and functionalities. Additionally, Potassium metasilicate can be employed in co-precipitation processes to incorporate silicon into various oxides, facilitating the production of composite materials with tailored characteristics. Its unique properties make Potassium metasilicate a valuable component in the toolkit of researchers and chemists engaged in the synthesis of advanced materials and compounds.