Pq Corporation

Eric Von Rehren Borgstedt

Raymond P Denkewicz, Jr

A crystalline silicate material containing both sodium and potassium cations within the crystalline matrix. Wherein the material is SiO.sub.2 /(xNa.sub.2 O+yK.sub.2 O)=Z where x+y=1, 0.75&lt;x&lt;1.0 (and therefore 0.0&lt;y&lt;0.25), and 1.3.ltoreq.Z.ltoreq.3.22. The material possesses predetermined superior hardness ion sequestration properties determined by the composition and processing of the material. The material can be made by any one of several processes which are also set forth.

Crystalline sodium potassium silicates

A particulate amorphous alkali metal silicate is prepared by heating a mixture of silicate glass and water or aqueous solution to a temperature of about 300.degree.-400.degree. C. to provide a foamed material that is easily formed into particles of less than 20 microns. After careful hydration, a product having 1-15% water based on loss of ignition (LOI) of product at 800.degree. C. is produced that controls the activity of magnesium in solutions and is, therefore, a useful detergent ingredient.

Growing community of inventors

Jeffersonville, PA, United States of America

Eric Von Rehren Borgstedt