Cleaning Compounds and Corrosion Inhibition The superior solubility and compatibility of potassium silicate with surface-active agents, solvents, electrolytes and diluents give the formulator a wider choice than permitted with sodium silicate. Potassium silicate enhances the wetting and cleaning properties of soaps and detergents. Liquid cleaners
that show excellent storage stability can be compounded with potassium silicate. In addition, the silicate ion has marked anticorrosion properties to protect metal surfaces, and potassium silicate can be effective as a corrosion inhibitor in non-cleaning applications as well.