Silicon Oxide Nanoparticles/Nanopowder (SiO2, 1000nm, purity 99.5%)
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Silicon Dioxide Nanopowder (SiO₂, 1000 nm, Purity 99.5%)
Technical Specifications
Property | Specification |
|---|---|
Chemical Name | Silicon Dioxide (SiO₂) |
CAS Number | 7631-86-9 |
Molecular Weight | 60.08 g/mol |
Purity | ≥ 99.5% |
Appearance / Color | White Fine Powder |
Particle Size (Average) | 1000 nm (1 µm) |
Morphology | Spherical / Irregular |
Specific Surface Area (BET) | 5–15 m²/g |
Density | 2.2 g/cm³ |
Melting Point | 1710 °C |
Boiling Point | Sublimes above 2230 °C |
Solubility | Insoluble in water; soluble in hydrofluoric acid |
pH (in aqueous suspension) | ~5–7 |
Stability | Chemically stable under ambient conditions |
Key Features
High Purity (≥ 99.5%) ensures reliable performance for industrial and research applications.
Micron-sized Particle (1000 nm): Provides low surface area for applications requiring bulk silica.
Spherical / Irregular Morphology: Facilitates easy handling, mixing, and incorporation into formulations.
White Fine Powder: Non-reactive and thermally stable.
Thermal Stability: Suitable for high-temperature processes.
Low Surface Reactivity: Suitable for fillers and bulk material applications where high reactivity is not required.
Applications
1. Fillers & Reinforcement:
Used as a reinforcing filler in plastics, rubbers, paints, and coatings.
Improves mechanical properties and abrasion resistance.
2. Ceramics & Glass:
Applied in glass, ceramics, and refractory materials as a bulk additive.
3. Electronics & Insulation:
Used in dielectric materials, electronic ceramics, and thermal insulation.
4. Pharmaceuticals & Food Industry:
Functions as a flow agent, anti-caking agent, and excipient in formulations.
5. Environmental Applications:
Acts as an inert carrier material in adsorbents and catalysts.
6. Research & Industrial Applications:
Used in composite materials, coatings, and general laboratory applications requiring high-purity silica.