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=About=
*Siliates uses brochure - [https://www.pqcorp.com/docs/default-source/recommended-literature/pq-corporation/lithium-silicate/sodium-and-potassium-silicates-brochure-eng-oct-2004.pdf?sfvrsn=d22426fb_3]
*Silicate mineral paints - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicate_mineral_paint
*Silicate mineral paints - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicate_mineral_paint
*German manufacturer discussses 3 generations of this paint - [https://www.keim-usa.com/portals/0/app/clientresources/documents/125%20Yr%20Brochure.pdf]
*German manufacturer discussses 3 generations of this paint - [https://www.keim-usa.com/portals/0/app/clientresources/documents/125%20Yr%20Brochure.pdf]

Revision as of 05:33, 14 February 2018

About

Designing the Paint

  • How sodium silicate has been used in wood prervation from prior art of a recent patent - [3]
  • Sodium silicate preserves wood - [4]. Open source this.

Sourcing

  • Potassium silicate - <$1/lb on ton scale - [5]
  • Sodium silicate - $200/ton - [6]
  • But wikipedia says that Minaral Silicate Paint uses potassium silicate. -[7]

Making

  • You can make it from potash (KOH) reacted with silica desiccant beads - [8]

Buying