Physical properties of sodium silicate-based substances make them very attractive for commercial/industrial use. Liquids and solids based on sodium silicate and produced by PQ Corporation have a density from 1.6g/cubic cm. to about 1.4 g/cubic cm.
A very big difference between acrylic and oil paint is the drying time. Acrylics dry in a matter of minutes to hours and oils dry in a matter of hours to weeks! This is a huge factor when choosing whether or not to choose oils versus acrylics.
Lots of my clients ask me the difference between Acrylic and Gel. So hereâs an explanation of the real scientific differences, and also to dispel any myths. Acrylic is a liquid and powder system. The liquid is monomer and the powder is polymer. Each Acrylic system gives its best performance when used its optimum mix ratio, meaning its ratio of liquid to powder. Some systems need a medium-wet ratio and other systems need medium- dry mix.