silikaattipohjaisten

Silikaattipohjainen is a Finnish term that translates to "silicate-based" in English. It refers to materials or substances whose primary component or structure is based on silicon and oxygen, forming silicate minerals. These compounds are abundant in the Earth's crust and play a crucial role in various natural and industrial applications.

Silicate minerals are the most common type of rock-forming minerals. They are characterized by the presence of the silicon-oxygen tetrahedron, a fundamental building block where a silicon atom is bonded to four oxygen atoms in a tetrahedral arrangement. These tetrahedra can link together in various ways to form diverse silicate structures, including isolated tetrahedra, pairs of tetrahedra, rings, chains, sheets, and three-dimensional frameworks. Examples of silicate minerals include quartz, feldspar, mica, and olivine.

In industrial contexts, "silikaattipohjainen" can refer to a wide range of products. These include construction materials like concrete and cement, which utilize silicates as binders. Ceramics, glass, and enamels are also silicate-based materials, known for their hardness, durability, and thermal resistance. Furthermore, silicate compounds are used in detergents, adhesives, coatings, and as fillers in plastics and rubber. The specific properties of silicate-based materials can be tailored by varying the composition and structure of the silicate network, making them versatile for numerous applications.