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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= | =Designing the Paint= | ||
Revision as of 06:38, 14 February 2018
About
- Siliates uses brochure - [1]
- Silicate mineral paints - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicate_mineral_paint
- German manufacturer discussses 3 generations of this paint - [2]
- Impregnate with silicate, and preferably also soluble borate - then treat with carbon dioxide - to make wood fireproof - [3]
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
- Acetylation makes wood last for ever - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_preservation.