Sodium silicate powder, also known as liquid glass or soluble glass, has various applications.
## Uses
1. *Adhesives and binders*: Sodium silicate is used in adhesives, coatings, and binders due to its binding properties.
2. *Cement and concrete*: It's used to enhance durability and strength in cement and concrete.
3. *Paper production*: Sodium silicate is used in paper production for its sizing and strengthening properties.
4. *Water treatment*: It's used in water treatment processes for its coagulating and flocculating properties.
## Properties
1. *Binding agent*: Sodium silicate acts as a binding agent, holding materials together.
2. *Water resistance*: It provides water resistance and durability in various applications.
## Applications
1. *Construction*: Sodium silicate is used in construction for its binding and strengthening properties.
2. *Industrial processes*: It's used in various industrial processes, including paper production and water treatment.
