KSiO3
ceramic· KSiO3
Potassium silicate (KSiO₃) is an inorganic ceramic compound combining potassium oxide and silicon dioxide, typically produced as a crystalline solid or used as a binder in its aqueous form. It appears primarily in high-temperature and chemical-resistant applications where alkali silicate chemistry is advantageous, including refractory coatings, ceramic binders, welding rod coatings, and specialized adhesives for heat-resistant assemblies. Compared to sodium silicate alternatives, potassium silicate offers superior thermal stability and is chosen when potassium's specific chemical properties (reactivity, solubility profile, or downstream processing) align with manufacturing or service requirements.
refractory coatings and liningswelding rod bindershigh-temperature ceramic adhesivesinvestment casting shell bindersglass and ceramics manufacturingthermal insulation systems
Compliance & Regulations
?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Density(ρ) | — | lb/in³ | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | — | eV | — | — | |
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Magnetic Moment(μB)2 entries | — | μB | — | — | |
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Seebeck Coefficient(S) | — | µV/K | — | — |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf)3 entries | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.