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*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]
*Impregnate with silicate, and preferably also soluble borate - then treat with carbon dioxide - to make wood fireproof - [https://www.google.com/patents/US3306765]


=Designing the Paint=
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Revision as of 06:38, 14 February 2018

About

Designing the Paint

  • How sodium silicate has been used in wood prervation from prior art of a recent patent - [4]
  • Sodium silicate preserves wood - [5]. Open source this.

Sourcing

  • $2/lb for 50 lb bag. [6]
  • Potassium silicate - <$1/lb on ton scale - [7]
  • Sodium silicate - $200/ton - [8]
  • But wikipedia says that Minaral Silicate Paint uses potassium silicate. -[9]
  • $5/lb in 50 lb bags - [10]
  • $35 for a gallon of 40% solution on Amazon - [11]

Making

  • You can make it from potash (KOH) reacted with silica desiccant beads - [12]

Buying

Other Methods

  • Acetic anhydride - autoclave treatment of wood - [13]. It is used to make heroin, so it may be restricted.
  • Article on acetylated wood - [14]
  • 55 gallons for $3k - [15]