Making Sodium Silicate From Silicon Dioxide

Here I show how to make some sodium silicate from silicon dioxide and sodium hydroxide. We will use this to make a chemical garden in the future, and potentially in some refractory mixes. If you enjoyed this video, check out some of my others and drop a like and subscribe for more!
Some activities demonstrated in this video may be dangerous to replicate and should NOT be attempted by individuals at home. While chemistry is very enjoyable, safety must always be number one concern and doing research is very important before trying the reactions themselves. This video is solely intended for educational purposes and should not be replicated in any way shape or form at home.
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[@markkeating2941]

Thanks for doing this (all those years ago).

[@-robo-]

Not much is out there about Potassium silicate. Would you consider making a video on "double water glass" (an equal parts mixture of potassium silicate and sodium silicate)?

[@ashokkumarr6066]

Thanks for this video The Canadian Chemist but i do know what happen after 5:53 can you explain how to get sodium silicate liquid from this mixer

[@husseinobeid1398]

thank you for video iwant to do this thank you

[@jellymango8282]

That was a very intriguing video, also congrats on your rapid channel growth!

[@TheCanadianChemist]

Thanks! I am so happy that so many people have begun to enjoy my videos... It really is so much fun!

[@mahmoudsamy2415]

how to make colloidal silica

[@JohnathanSammer]

you wouldnt want to add too much sodium hydroxide to that or youll be gagging!!!

[@mrrottenmerican6769]

Aka quartz

[@sanusasi1844]

Sodium hydroxide