Synonym(s): Silica; Silicic anhydride; Silicon dioxide; Silicon dioxide amorphous
Formula: SiO2
Formula Weight: 60.08
CAS No.: 112945-52-5
Density: 2.3lb/cu.ftat 25°C (bulk density)(lit.)
Features and Benefits: Has interesting thickening and thixotropic properties, and an enormous external surface area.
Other Notes: Particle sizes are for primary particles, which form branched, chain-like aggregates a few tenths of a micron long.
Packaging: 100 g in poly bottle
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.46(lit.)
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C9H10O3