Silicon dioxide ≥99.5%
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In the manufacture of glass, ceramics and abrasives, in water filtration, in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and rubber, as a thermal insulator.
Silica is used in the manufacture of glass for windows, drinking glasses, beverage bottles, and many other materials. Optical fibers for telecommunication are made from silica. It is also used as a raw material for many ceramics such as earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain. In addition, silica is a common additive in the production of foods and pharmaceutical products.
98.5-99% microcrystalline silica in the form of quartzIt is a very stable compound of silicon.
- CAS Number:7631-86-9
- Formula:SiO₂
- MDL Number:MFCD00011232
- Molecular Weight:60.08 g/mol
- Merck Index:14,8493
- Boiling Pt:2230 °C
- Melting Pt:1710 °C
- Density:2.2 g/cm³ (20 °C)
- Storage Temperature:Ambient
- EINECS:238-878-4
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In the manufacture of glass, ceramics and abrasives, in water filtration, in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and rubber, as a thermal insulator.
Silica is used in the manufacture of glass for windows, drinking glasses, beverage bottles, and many other materials. Optical fibers for telecommunication are made from silica. It is also used as a raw material for many ceramics such as earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain. In addition, silica is a common additive in the production of foods and pharmaceutical products.
98.5-99% microcrystalline silica in the form of quartzIt is a very stable compound of silicon.
- CAS Number:7631-86-9
- Formula:SiO₂
- MDL Number:MFCD00011232
- Molecular Weight:60.08 g/mol
- Merck Index:14,8493
- Boiling Pt:2230 °C
- Melting Pt:1710 °C
- Density:2.2 g/cm³ (20 °C)
- Storage Temperature:Ambient
- EINECS:238-878-4
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