Daily Information Plus Sodium Metasilicate: Uses and Sourcing this important chemical from Level 7 Chemical Sodium Metasilicate Sodium Metasilicate is a chemical substance knwon by the formula NA2SiO3.It is known by a common trade name, Metso or "metso beads". It is a colorless crystalline solid, and is hygroscopic, which means it attracts and holds water molecules and it is also deliquescent, which means it absorbs moisture from the atmosphere. Sodium Metasilicate is a very useful chemical and has applications in a wide variety of detergents and cleaning products as use as a cleaner, rinse aid. In detergents, automotive applications, and even egg preservative it is very effective. It is also an effective binding agent in cements and concretes. It can also be used in oil well cements to prevent separation. It can be used to enable a higher ratio of water to cement. It is an excellent concrete sealant as well! It also finds uses ...
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