What is lithium silicate and what are its uses

Lithium silicate, also known as lithium water glass, is a compound formed by the combination of metallic lithium and silicate structure, with the molecular formula Li2SiO3. Lithium silicate is a odorless, odorless, transparent liquid with a pH value of around 11 and is alkaline. Soluble in water and alkaline solutions, but insoluble in alcohols and organic solvents. Like sodium silicate and potassium silicate, lithium silicate dissociates from gel by the action of acid. It has self drying properties, and after the evaporation of water in the solution, it can generate a dry film that is insoluble in water. It has water irreversibility, so the waterproof effect is particularly obvious.

lithium silicate solution is widely used in inorganic zinc rich coatings to replace sodium silicate for better water and moisture resistance. Inorganic zinc rich coatings are widely used in offshore engineering, petroleum pipelines, ships, bridges, building coatings, and coatings for building materials.

Secondly, Lithium silicate can be used as an adhesive for wood, paper, plastic, glass, metal, concrete, bricks and tiles, asbestos, and more.