Sodium Silicate and Vitrification: Chemical Fundamentals, Silica Network Formation, and Crack Control
Sodium silicate is one of the most important soluble alkali silicates used in industrial applications, due to its combination of chemical and physical properties, such as alkalinity, film-forming ability, binding power, adhesiveness, and the formation of inorganic structures after water removal. Often referred to as “liquid glass,” sodium silicate exhibits particularly interesting behavior during drying. […]