Silicates in solution have a wide range of applications as a base for chemical products or as additives. The chemical industry uses silicate in solution as a source of silica, which can be modified by exchanging ions or adding acid. From this, the production of silica sol, silica gel, precipitated silica, titanium dioxide, and, of great use, the production of zeolites, which in the detergent sector are used as a substitute for phosphates.