silicate anion — Oil & Gas Glossary
The anion, SiO4-4, found in solutions of sodium and potassium silicate, formed by dissolving silica or silicate minerals in NaOH or KOH solutions. Silicate anions form polysilicates, or colloidal silica gel.
The anion, SiO4-4, found in solutions of sodium and potassium silicate, formed by dissolving silica or silicate minerals in NaOH or KOH solutions. Silicate anions form polysilicates, or colloidal silica gel.