LITHIUM SILICATE for DENSIFIED & POLISHED CONCRETE

Lithium Silicate is the smallest stable Silica on earth. One Silicon dioxide (SiO2) molecule is attached to a Lithium atom.

• Lithium Silicate forms a stable high ratio, low viscosity solution.

• Once dried, Lithium Silicate is relatively insoluble compared to Potassium and Sodium Silicates.

• Efflorescence Scale: Li < K < Na

• Refractoriness: Lithium Silicates have higher melting point and may change the refractory properties of Sodium and Potassium Silicates.

• Adhesion: Addition of Lithium Silicate to Sodium or Potassium Silicates may improve the adhesion to various different surfaces.

APPLICATIONS

• Concrete Surface Treatment – Densification and Waterproofing 

• Concrete Admixture

• Coatings, usually as part of the binder system

• Welding Rod Binder Additive

• Refractory Applications

• Flame Retardant

• Ceramics, Glazes