(sil' i kets) - Any of a large group of minerals that contain silicon, oxygen and one or more metals.
salts that contain metal cations and polyatomic siticon-oxygen anions that are usually polymeric
mineral compositions largely containing silicon and oxygen.
One of the mineral chemical groups. Ex: mica, feldspars, quartz, talc, and garnet.
Common minerals: quartz, feldspar, mica, amphibole, pyroxene and olivine.
compounds containign silicon, oxygen, and one or more metals; any of a large group of minerals, forming over 90% of the earth's crust - BACK
Rock forming minerals that contain silicon.
Silicates are minerals composed of silicon and oxygen with one or more other elements. Silicates make up about 95% of the Earth's crust.
A group of minerals constituting about 95% of the Earth's crust, and containing silicon and oxygen combined with one or more other elements.
These are water-soluble, white solids used in powder or granular form as ingredients of metal cleaning compounds. They contribute emulsifying power, alkaline reserve, and protection of metals against corrosion.
A group of compounds containing oxygen and silica(SiO2). Silicates are considered anodic corrosion inhibitors combining with the free metal released at the anode site of corrosion activity and forming an insoluble metal-silicate compound. Silicates can also be used to sequester soluble iron and manganese present in source water to help prevent oxidation and the formation of red and black water.