Sodium orthosilicate explained

Sodium orthosilicate is the chemical compound with the molecular formula . It is one of the sodium silicates, specifically an orthosilicate, formally a salt of the unstable orthosilicic acid .[1] [2] [3]

Uses

Sodium orthosilicate has been considered as an interfacial tension reducing additive in the waterflooding of oil fields for enhanced oil extraction. In laboratory settings, it was found to be more effective than sodium hydroxide for some types of oil.[4]

Sodium orthosilicate has been found to stabilize ferrate films as an anticorrosion treatment of iron and steel surfaces.[5]

Natural occurrence

Sodium orthosilicate has not been found in nature. However, the mineral chesnokovite, chemically the related salt disodium dihydrogen orthosilicate [{{chem|Na|+}}]2[{{chem|SiO|2|(OH)|2|2-}}] · 8, was recently identified in the Kola Peninsula.[6]

See also

Notes and References

  1. 10.1007/BF00810070. Comparison of the crystal structures of sodium orthosilicate,, and sodium orthogermanate, . 1986. Baur. Werner H.. Halwax. Erich. Völlenkle . Horst. Monatshefte für Chemie Chemical Monthly. 117. 6–7. 793–797. 92420380.
  2. M,. G. Barker, P. G.Gadd (1981): "The preparation and crystal structure of sodium orthosilicate, ." Journal of Chemical Research, London
  3. 10.2475/ajs.254.3.129. The system —— . 1956. Schairer. J. F.. Bowen. N. L.. American Journal of Science. 254. 3. 129–195. 1956AmJS..254..129S. free.
  4. Book: 10.2118/6514-MS . A Comparison of Sodium Orthosilicate and Sodium Hydroxide for Alkaline Waterflooding . Society of Petroleum engineers, SPE California Regional Meeting 13–15 April 1977, Bakersfield . 1977 . Campbell . Thomas C. . All Days .
  5. John R. Harrison (1954): "Process for treating metals with ferrate solution". US Patent US2850415A, assigned to E. I. du Pont de Nemours
  6. 10.1134/S1075701507080077. Chesnokovite, Na2[SiO2(OH)2] · 8H2O, the first natural sodium orthosilicate from the Lovozero alkaline pluton, Kola Peninsula: Description and crystal structure of a new mineral species. 2007. Pekov. I. V.. Chukanov. N. V.. Zadov. A. E.. Zubkova. N. V.. Pushcharovsky. D. Yu.. Geology of Ore Deposits. 49. 8. 727–738. 2007GeoOD..49..727P. 94817330.

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