Choosing the right sodium silicate ratio for your process

The silica-to-alkali ratio decides whether a silicate behaves as a binder or as a builder. Higher-ratio grades favour film formation, adhesion and silica chemistry; lower-ratio alkaline grades favour detergency and saponification.

Start with the failure mode

Before comparing price, describe what goes wrong today: slow set, poor green strength, nozzle fouling, or inconsistent alkalinity. Each points to a different ratio and solids window.

Then fix the variables you control

Because we fuse our own glass, the approved ratio is set at the furnace rather than corrected downstream — which is what keeps monthly deliveries comparable.