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Daimorte
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How to dissolve SiO[sup]2[/sup]
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Is there any way to dissolve this compound other than HF?
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Alkalies: NaOH, or KOH dissolve SiO2 very slowly to make water glass (sodium or potassium silicate). This goes much much faster with strong, hot lye and very finely powdered SiO2.
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