Used in detergents and cleaning products as a builder to maintain alkalinity and soften water. Acts as a corrosion inhibitor in cooling systems and boilers. Employed in water treatment to control pH and stabilize silica levels. Serves as a binder in cement, ceramics, and refractory materials. Used in the paper industry for controlling pitch and as a component in coating formulations. Applied in construction as a component of concrete sealers and hardeners. Functions as a fire retardant in textiles and cardboard. Utilized in the manufacturing of silica gel and as a flocculant in wastewater treatment. Also used in egg preservation and as a medium for storing laboratory cultures.