Sodium Meta Silicate – 500 gram Packs

Sodium Meta Silicate is a laboratory catalog product associated with alkaline silicate salt and scientific work involving silicate equilibria and alkaline aqueous chemistry. Its strongly basic solutions are important in controlled silica and silicate chemistry. The exact chemical identification is important for interpreting stoichiometry, test outcomes, solubility and reagent compatibility. Teaching laboratories and analytical research groups may use appropriately selected materials for established investigations, but the actual experimental purpose must match the supplied composition and grade. In particular, controlled work with this product can illustrate characteristic inorganic or solution chemistry while strengthening an understanding of reaction mechanisms and analytical observations. It should not be treated as universally suitable for classroom or quantitative procedures. Personnel must consider the substance-specific hazards, proper protective equipment, incompatible reagents and regulated disposal before using this material. Where the product name does not establish hydration, composition or a unique identity, confirm these details from its original supplier documentation before use.

Product Specifications

Specification	Details
Appearance	White crystalline or granular solid
Assay	99%
Chemical Name	Sodium metasilicate, hydration unspecified
Alternate Names	Disodium metasilicate; sodium silicate (specific composition must be distinguished)
Molecular Formula	Na2SiO3 (anhydrous basis)
Empirical Formula	Na2SiO3 (anhydrous basis)
CAS Number	6834-92-0 (anhydrous); 10213-79-3 (pentahydrate); 13517-24-3 (nonahydrate)
Molecular Weight	122.06 (anhydrous) g/mol
Grade	LR Laboratory Reagent

Key Features of Sodium Meta Silicate

• Sodium metasilicate, hydration unspecified is associated with the alkaline silicate salt category.
• Relevant chemical behaviour includes its strongly basic solutions are important in controlled silica and silicate chemistry.
• Offers a scientific context for studying silicate equilibria and alkaline aqueous chemistry.
• Correct grade, form and composition must be matched to each validated procedure.
• Use requires chemical-specific safety controls and appropriately trained laboratory personnel.

Laboratory Applications of Sodium Meta Silicate

• Silicate solution preparation using an approved procedure and appropriate safety controls.
• Silica-gel formation studies using an approved procedure and appropriate safety controls.
• Alkalinity measurements using an approved procedure and appropriate safety controls.
• Silicate precipitation research using an approved procedure and appropriate safety controls.
• Aqueous silicate speciation studies using an approved procedure and appropriate safety controls.

Why Choose Lab Wale to Buy Sodium Meta Silicate

Lab Wale lists Sodium Meta Silicate for schools, colleges, universities, research centres and professional laboratory buyers. Product identification, listed grade, pack size and applicable safety details help purchasing teams select materials for defined scientific tasks. Check the exact substance, hydration state or mixture composition before purchasing, particularly where several commercial variants have similar names. Suitability for a particular test depends on the actual supplied specifications, method requirements and your institution’s laboratory safety arrangements. Lab Wale offers a sourcing reference without implying guaranteed experimental outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions About Sodium Meta Silicate

What are the main laboratory uses of Sodium Meta Silicate?

This material is associated with silicate equilibria and alkaline aqueous chemistry. Typical contexts include silicate solution preparation and silica-gel formation studies. Each use requires an appropriate method, confirmed identity and suitable handling controls; restricted or highly reactive substances should not be used in unsupervised student exercises.

What formula and molecular weight apply to Sodium Meta Silicate?

The applicable formula entry is Na2SiO3 (anhydrous basis), with a formula-mass entry of 122.06 (anhydrous). Some product names cover hydrated, commercial or mixed forms, so a theoretical formula does not necessarily describe the supplied material. Check the container label and relevant supplier documents before using these figures in calculations.

What CAS number identifies Sodium Meta Silicate?

The identifier information for this listing is 6834-92-0 (anhydrous); 10213-79-3 (pentahydrate); 13517-24-3 (nonahydrate). This refers to the stated chemical basis where indicated; the actual product may require a different hydrate or composition identifier. Never substitute the CAS of a related compound solely because its trade name appears similar.

Is Sodium Meta Silicate suitable for college and research laboratories?

This reagent may support selected supervised analytical or research procedures where its form, grade and risks have been evaluated. It is not automatically appropriate for every method or for ordinary school practicals. The institution should establish controls based on the current safety data and procedure.

How should Sodium Meta Silicate be stored and handled?

Use a clearly labelled compatible container and follow the supplied Safety Data Sheet for exposure controls, incompatibilities, ventilation and spill response. Some salts are oxidizers, corrosive or moisture sensitive, and sodium metal requires specialist water-reactive handling. Collect residues through the institutional hazardous-waste procedure.

Storage Conditions for Sodium Meta Silicate

Keep closed and dry in a container resistant to strong alkalinity; separate from acids and reactive metals such as aluminium. Confirm any additional moisture, light and chemical segregation requirements from the product-specific documentation before storing a new lot.

Precautions for Handling Sodium Meta Silicate

Alkaline silicate solutions can cause severe skin and eye injury. Wear suitable protective equipment and avoid generating dust or aerosols; use caution with acids and reactive metals. Review the current Safety Data Sheet, use suitable protective gloves and eye protection, and apply approved spill response and waste segregation procedures. Restrict handling to trained laboratory personnel and avoid environmental release.