NexSil™ 8 is a high-quality silica product from the NexSil™ series, suitable for investment casting and widely used in industrial applications, as well as paints and coatings.

Chemical Family: Silica

Applicable Processes: Investment Casting, Textile Treatment

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Identification & Functionality

Applications & Uses

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Product Applications

NexSil™ 20NH4 colloidal silica was developed to be utilized in a range of applications. These materials may be used in applications related to:

  • Production of vacuum-formed fibrous refractory products.
  • Binder formulations for the production of materials such as granulated powders.
  • Surface modification for anti-slip paper and cardboard coatings.
  • Anti-blocking effects for films and coatings, including steel coatings.
  • Catalyst production.
  • Precision polishing of silicon wafers.
  • Precision polishing of semiconductor substrates.
  • Binder formulations for precision investment casting.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear to Translucent Solution
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Typical Particle Size8nm-
Typical Surface Area330m²/g
Silicon Dioxide Content30wt%-
pH Value (at 25°C)9.8--
Specific Gravity1.2--
Sodium Oxide Content0.45%-
Particle ChargeNegative--

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