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Chemistry Forums for Students => Inorganic Chemistry Forum => Topic started by: kiddhill20 on February 28, 2005, 12:00:54 PM
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Hi,
Inorganic molecules can be coated with silica by a deposition process using water glass.
I know that silica is able to deposit onto surfaces that are hydrophilic, but is there another mechanism by which the silica does this?
Thanks
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Hello Kiddhill20,
From practical experience, almost any acid will react with the sodium/potassium water glass to become deposited onto surfaces. When neutralizing with organic acids, water glass can be deposited and encapsulate organic molecules.
I hope this helps,
Eugene Dakin Ph.D., P.Chem.