A coating composition is described, for use in the foundry, in particular comprising particulate, amorphous silicon dioxide (SiO.sub.2) and an aqueous phase having a pH of at most 5, and also coated, waterglass-bound foundry molding elements, especially coated, waterglass-bound foundry molds and foundry cores, which each comprise a coating composition of the invention. Further described is the use of a coating composition of the invention for producing a coating on a waterglass-bound foundry molding element and a method for producing a waterglass-bound foundry molding element (mold or core) coated with a water-containing refractory coating. Likewise specified is a kit whose contents include a coating composition of the invention.

A coating composition is described, for use in the foundry, in particular comprising particulate, amorphous silicon dioxide (SiO.sub.2) and an aqueous phase having a pH of at most 5, and also coated, waterglass-bound foundry molding elements, especially coated, waterglass-bound foundry molds and foundry cores, which each comprise a coating composition of the invention. Further described is the use of a coating composition of the invention for producing a coating on a waterglass-bound foundry molding element and a method for producing a waterglass-bound foundry molding element (mold or core) coated with a water-containing refractory coating. Likewise specified is a kit whose contents include a coating composition of the invention.

A compound for reinforcing surface treatment, in particular a compound for waterproof reinforcing surface treatment of concrete containing water glass, which contains 1 to 10 wt % of bis (γ-triethoxysilylpropyl) tetrasulphide, 89.9 to 98 wt % of an aqueous solution of lithium silicate, and 0.1 to 1 wt % water glass stabiliser.

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A compound for reinforcing surface treatment, in particular a compound for waterproof reinforcing surface treatment of concrete containing water glass, which contains 1 to 10 wt % of bis (γ-triethoxysilylpropyl) tetrasulphide, 89.9 to 98 wt % of an aqueous solution of lithium silicate, and 0.1 to 1 wt % water glass stabiliser.

A compound for reinforcing surface treatment, in particular a compound for waterproof reinforcing surface treatment of concrete containing water glass, which contains 1 to 10 wt % of bis (γ-triethoxysilylpropyl) tetrasulphide, 89.9 to 98 wt % of an aqueous solution of lithium silicate, and 0.1 to 1 wt % water glass stabiliser.

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A compound for reinforcing surface treatment, in particular a compound for waterproof reinforcing surface treatment of concrete containing water glass, which contains 1 to 10 wt % of bis (γ-triethoxysilylpropyl) tetrasulphide, 89.9 to 98 wt % of an aqueous solution of lithium silicate, and 0.1 to 1 wt % water glass stabiliser.

A plaster treatment compound, in particular a compound for reinforcing waterproof plaster treatments containing water glass, which contains 20 to 69 wt % of an aqueous solution of potassium silicate, 20 to 59.9 wt % of aqueous lithium silicate solution, 10 to 20 wt % of octyltriethoxysilane, and 0.1 to 1 wt % water glass stabilizer.

An aqueous composition for repairing and/or sealing of hardened cementitious materials, especially of concrete structures, the aqueous composition including colloidal silica and a polycarboxylic acid. An aqueous composition shows a very high penetration depth as well as sealing capacity of cracked cementitious materials.

The jewelry member according to the present disclosure includes: a plurality of spherical bodies that are three-dimensionally arranged regularly and include an amorphous silicic acid; and a resin that is located in a gap among adjacent spherical bodies of the plurality of spherical bodies and includes a fluorescent dye.

Provided is a concrete hardener composition. The concrete hardener composition includes a sodium silicate compound, an acid compound and a balance amount of solvent. The sodium silicate compound includes sodium silicate or a mixture of sodium silicate and sodium methylsilicate. The acid compound includes acetic acid, glycolic acid, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, tartaric acid, nitric acid, boric acid or a combination thereof. The solvent includes water or a mixed solution of water and polyol. Based on the total weight of the concrete hardener composition, the content of silicon is between 5 wt % and 15 wt %, and the content of the acid compound is between 2 wt % and 30 wt %.

Disclosed are an organic binder-based coating; a composite gypsum board containing face and back cover sheets, an outside surface of the back cover sheet bearing the coating; and a method of preparing composite board where the back cover sheet contains the coating on its outer surface. The coating is formed from a composition comprising an alkaline silicate, a solid filler, and optionally, a borate. An enhancing layer can also be applied to the back cover sheet.

Inorganic coatings that may be used to coat and protect concrete are disclosed. The protective inorganic coatings include a liquid composition portion comprising water, an alkali metal oxide component and a silicate-containing component. The coatings also include a powder composition portion comprising microspheres, metal oxide powder and optional microfibers. When applied to concrete, the coatings provide chemical and physical protection.