Fumed silica (CAS number 112945-52-5), also known as pyrogenic silica because it is produced in a flame, consists of microscopic droplets of amorphous silica fused into branched, chainlike, three-dimensional secondary particles which then agglomerate into tertiary particles. The resulting powder has an extremely low bulk density and high surface area. Its three-dimensional structure results in viscosity-increasing, thixotropic behavior when used as a thickener or reinforcing filler.
Fumed silica has a very strong thickening effect. Primary particle size is 550 nm. The particles are non-porous and have a surface area of 50600 m2/g. The density is 160190 kg/m3.
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Paints and coatings
Unsaturated polyester resins, laminating resins and gel coats
HTV- and RTV-2K-silicone rubber
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Printing inks
Cable compounds and cable gels
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Chemical mechanical planarization (CMP)
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