Silicate Paint

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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