Sodium Silicate – Liquid

Sodium Silicate Liquid is a highly versatile and soluble source of plant-available silicon, crucial for enhancing crop health and resilience in agricultural settings. While silicon is abundant in soils, its plant-available form, Ortho Silicic Acid, is often limited. Sodium Silicate - Liquid, when applied, gradually converts to plant-available forms, allowing for efficient uptake by plant roots. It acts as a beneficial element, strengthening plant structures and bolstering natural defense mechanisms against various biotic and abiotic stresses, making it an invaluable addition to sustainable farming practices.

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Sodium Silicate – Liquid

Sodium Silicate Liquid is a highly versatile and soluble source of plant-available silicon, crucial for enhancing crop health and resilience in agricultural settings. While silicon is abundant in soils, its plant-available form, Ortho Silicic Acid, is often limited. Sodium Silicate – Liquid, when applied, gradually converts to plant-available forms, allowing for efficient uptake by plant roots. It acts as a beneficial element, strengthening plant structures and bolstering natural defense mechanisms against various biotic and abiotic stresses, making it an invaluable addition to sustainable farming practices.

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Sodium Silicate Liquid
Description Sodium Silicate Liquid is a highly versatile and soluble source of plant-available silicon, crucial for enhancing crop health and resilience in agricultural settings. While silicon is abundant in soils, its plant-available form, Ortho Silicic Acid, is often limited. Sodium Silicate – Liquid, when applied, gradually converts to plant-available forms, allowing for efficient uptake by plant roots. It acts as a beneficial element, strengthening plant structures and bolstering natural defense mechanisms against various biotic and abiotic stresses, making it an invaluable addition to sustainable farming practices.
Specification
  • Active Ingredients: Sodium Silicate (various ratios of SiO2:Na2O are available, typically 2.0-3.5)
  • Formulation: Clear, viscous liquid
  • pH: Highly alkaline, typically >11 (requires careful handling and pH adjustment for agricultural use)
  • Density: Varies by concentration and ratio, typically 1.30 – 1.60 g/cm³
  • Solubility: Miscible with water, forming an alkaline solution.
  • SiO2 Content: Varies by product, typically 25-35%
  • Na2O Content: Varies by product, typically 8-15%
Benefits
  • Strengthens Plant Cell Walls: Leads to improved stem rigidity and leaf erectness, reducing lodging in crops like rice and wheat and allowing for better light interception.
  • Enhanced Pest and Disease Resistance: Forms a physical barrier within plant tissues, making plants more resistant to piercing-sucking insects (e.g., aphids, mites) and fungal pathogens (e.g., powdery mildew, rusts, blast).
  • Increased Abiotic Stress Tolerance: Helps plants mitigate the adverse effects of environmental stresses such as drought, heat, cold, and salinity by improving water retention and osmotic regulation.
  • Improved Nutrient Uptake and Efficiency: Can enhance the absorption of other essential nutrients, particularly phosphorus, and can help alleviate toxicity from heavy metals (e.g., aluminum, manganese) in acidic soils.
  • Reduced Water Loss: Contributes to a thicker cuticle, reducing transpiration and improving water use efficiency, which is critical in water-stressed regions.
  • Improved Photosynthesis: By promoting erect leaves and healthier plant architecture, it facilitates more efficient light capture for photosynthesis.
  • Higher Yield and Quality: Overall healthier, more resilient plants translate to improved yields and better quality produce. The application of Sodium Silicate – Liquid is a strategic investment in crop health.
Application Sodium Silicate – Liquid can be applied in several ways, keeping its alkaline nature in mind:

  • Soil Drench/Irrigation: Most common method. Dilute extensively with water and apply to the soil around the plant root zone or via drip irrigation systems. Important: pH adjustment of the final solution might be necessary depending on crop and irrigation water pH.
  • Foliar Spray: Less common due to high pH, but possible with extreme dilution and careful monitoring. A very dilute solution can be sprayed on leaves, but caution is advised to prevent leaf burn.
  • Hydroponics/Soilless Media: Can be incorporated into nutrient solutions, but constant pH monitoring and adjustment are critical.
Time
  • Early Vegetative Growth: Crucial for building strong foundational plant structures.
  • Stress Periods: Apply before or during anticipated environmental stresses (drought, heat, salinity) or periods of high pest/disease pressure.
  • Throughout the Growing Season: Regular, smaller applications are often more effective than single large doses, especially for crops with a long growing cycle. The specific timing for Sodium Silicate Liquid should align with crop development stages where silicon benefits are most pronounced.
Precaution
  • Highly Alkaline: Sodium Silicate – Liquid is strongly alkaline (high pH). Always handle with extreme care.
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Always wear chemical-resistant gloves, eye protection (safety goggles/face shield), and protective clothing to prevent skin and eye contact.
  • Ventilation: Use in a well-ventilated area.
  • Mixing: Always add Sodium Silicate Liquid slowly to water, never water to the concentrate, to avoid heat generation. Stir continuously.
  • Compatibility: Do not mix with acid or pesticides directly without prior compatibility testing (jar test), as it can react violently or precipitate.
  • Storage: Store in original, tightly sealed containers in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, away from direct sunlight, acids, and food products. Keep out of reach of children and unauthorized personnel.
  • Disposal: Dispose of product and container in accordance with local, national, and international regulations.
Shelf Life Under proper storage conditions (sealed in original container, cool and dry place), the shelf life for Sodium Silicate Liquid is typically 12-24 months from the date of manufacturing, depending on the specific product formulation and concentration.
Packaging
  • 200 Liters / 200 Kg HDPE Drum
  • Customizable as per client/manufacturer/trader requirement (e.g., 5L, 20L, 50L containers, IBC totes for larger volumes).
Note Disclaimer – This post contains general information only and does not constitute professional advice. Always read the product label for complete directions, application rates, safety precautions, and storage information.