Industry Overview
Potassium silicate is a potassium salt of silicic acid and an important industrial chemical with applications in agriculture, detergents, adhesives, cements, coatings, ceramics, and refractory materials. As a soluble silicate, it is available in liquid, glass, solid, and powder forms, with different silica-to-potassium oxide (SiO₂:K₂O) ratios and compositions.
In agriculture, potassium silicate is used as a preventive fungicide and can help suppress mites, whiteflies, and other insects. It is applied to agricultural crops, fruits, nuts, vines, turf, and ornamental plants, subject to applicable product registrations and use requirements. Potassium is an essential element for plants and animals, while silicon is widely present in the Earth's crust and occurs naturally in soil and water as silicate compounds.
Soluble silicates have a long history of use as adhesives and cementing agents. They are employed in palletizing, granulating, and briquetting finely divided materials, including ores, fertilizers, and clays. Their ability to form sols and gels, along with their heat stability and chemical resistance, makes potassium silicate valuable in ceramic cements, refractory applications, industrial coatings, insulation impregnation, and high-temperature-resistant paints and adhesives. Its resistance to temperatures above 550°C is particularly relevant to specialized industrial applications.
Potassium silicate is available in various grades and formulations, including products with different silica-to-potassium oxide ratios. Appropriate packaging is essential because potassium silicate can react with aluminium, galvanized iron, and zinc containers. Depending on the product form, packaging may include suitable drums, barrels, bags, cans, bottles, or tankers.
Potassium compounds have numerous industrial uses, with potash compounds playing a particularly important role in fertilizer production. Potassium chloride, potassium sulphate, and potassium nitrate are important potassic fertilizers, of which potassium chloride is the most widely used. These diverse applications support the industrial significance of potassium silicate and related potassium compounds.
Cost Estimation
| Particulars | Estimated Cost / Details |
|---|---|
| Plant Capacity | 16.67 MT/Day |
| Land & Building (4000 sq.mt) | Rs. 3 Cr |
| Plant & Machinery | Rs. 1.50 Cr |
| Working Capital for 1 Month | Rs. 1.69 Cr |
| Total Capital Investment | Rs. 6.40 Cr |
| Rate of Return | 24% |
| Break Even Point | 61% |
Content Index
- INTRODUCTION
- USES AND APPLICATIONS
- 1) DETERGENTS AND CLEANING COMPOUNDS
- 2) ADHESIVE AND CEMENTS
- 3) BONDING AGENTS
- 4) COATINGS
- 5) SOLES AND GELS
- 6) OTHER IMPORTANT APPLICATIONS
- PROPOSED USES AND APPLICATION METHODS FOR POTASSIUM SILICATE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
- FOOD CLEARANCES/TOLERANCES
- PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ASSESSMENT
- TABLE. PRODUCT CHEMISTRY DATA REQUIREMENTS:
- TABLE. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES FOR TECHNICAL POTASSIUM SILICATE
- PROPERTIES
- TYPICAL AMORPHOUS COMMERCIAL POTASSIUM SILICATE
- B.I.S SPECIFICATIONS
- SCOPE
- GRADES
- REQUIREMENTS
- PACKING AND MARKING:-
- METHODS OF TEST FOR POTASSIUM SILICATE, TECHNICAL:
- QUALITY OF REAGENTS:
- PREPARATION OF SAMPLE SOLUTION:
- MATTER INSOLUBLE IN WATER:
- RELATIVE DENSITY:
- APPARATUS
- PROCEDURE
- TOTAL SOLUBLE SILICA:
- REAGENTS
- PROCEDURE:
- TOTAL ALKALINITY:
- VOLUMETRIC METHOD
- REAGENTS
- GRAVIMETRIC METHOD
- REAGENTS
- CONCENTRATED HYDROCHLORIC ACID.
- TOTAL SOLUBLE SILICATES:
- RATIO OF TOTAL ALKALINITY TO TOTAL SOLUBLE SILICA
- IRON
- SAMPLING
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
- SCALE OF SAMPLING
- TABLE 2 NUMBER OF DRUMS TO BE SELECTED
- TEST SAMPLES AND REFEREE SAMPLES
- PREPARATION OF TEST SAMPLES
- NUMBER OF TESTS:
- CRITERIA FOR CONFORMITY:
- MARKET POSITION OF POTASSIUM SILICATE
- MANUFACTURERS/SUPPLIERS OF POTASSIUM SILICATE
- MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF POTASSIUM SILICATE (FUSION PROCESS)
- PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAM
- PROCESS IN DETAILS
- 1) FUSION PROCESS
- 2) ION EXCHANGE PROCESS
- THE COMPOSITION IS GIVEN AS FOLLOWS:
- THE BRIEF OUTING OF THE PROCESS IS GIVEN AS FOLLOWS:
- CHARGING THE FURNACE WITH RAW MATERIAL
- 1) COOLING
- 2) GRINDING
- 3) DISSOLVING
- 4) SETTLING
- 5) INSPECTION AND PACKING
- FROM AUTOCLAVE METHOD
- HYDROTHERMAL PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURE OF POTASSIUM SILICATE
- POTASSIUM SILICATE FOLIAR FERTILIZER GRADE FROM GEOTHERMAL SLUDGE AND PYROPHYLLITE
- MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET OF POTASSIUM SILICATE
- ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
- RAW MATERIALS CALCULATION
- PLANT LAYOUT
- COMPLETE PLANT AND EQUIPMENTS AND TURNKEY CONSULTANT FOR POTASSIUM SILICATE
- SUPPLIERS OF RAW MATERIALS
- SUPPLIERS OF PLANT AND MACHINERY
- FUSION FURNACE
- HAMMER MILLS
- SIEVING MACHINE
- EVAPORATORS
- FILTER PRESS
- LABORATORY EQUIPMENTS
- MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENTS
- PACKAGING MACHINE
- INSTRUMENTATION & PROCESS CONTROL EQUIPMENTS
Appendix
- APPENDIX- B
- APPENDIX – A
- 1. COST OF PLANT ECONOMICS
- 2. LAND & BUILDING
- 3. PLANT AND MACHINERY
- 4. FIXED CAPITAL INVESTMENT
- 5. RAW MATERIAL
- 6. SALARY AND WAGES
- 7. UTILITIES AND OVERHEADS
- 8. TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL
- 9. COST OF PRODUCTION
- 10. PROFITABILITY ANALYSIS
- 11. BREAK EVEN POINT
- 12. RESOURCES OF FINANCE
- 13. INTEREST CHART
- 14. DEPRECIATION CHART
- 15. CASH FLOW STATEMENT
- 16. PROJECTED BALANCE SHEET
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