Synthesis of Zinc Silicate Using Water Glass as Raw Materials

Abstract

Pure zinc silicate was synthesized by the reaction of sodium metasi licate with zinc chloride in a aqueous solution. The reaction product was analyzed by X-ray diffraction, atomic absorption and thermal analysis, and it was confirmed to be zinc silicate, Zn₂SiO₄. The reactions can be assumed to be proceeded by the following steps.
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