Silicon(IV) oxide, 50% in H{2}O, colloidal dispersion
CAS:
Ref. 02-043109
Product Information
Name:Silicon(IV) oxide, 50% in H{2}O, colloidal dispersion
Synonyms:
- silica
- SiO2
- silicic anhydride
- siliziumdioxid
- (SiO2)n
- quartz
- silica gel
- kieselsaeureanhydrid
- solum diatomeae
- diatomaceous earth
Brand:Alfa Aesar By Thermo Fisher Scientific
Description:Silica is used primarily in the production of glass for windows, drinking glasses, beverage bottles, and many other uses. The majority of optical fibers for telecommunication are also made from silica. It is a primary raw material for many ceramics such as earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain. The main ingredient in sand casting for the manufacture of a large number of metallic components in engineering and other applications. Primarily as a flow agent in powdered foods, or to adsorb water in hygroscopic applications. It is the primary component of diatomaceous earth. Colloidal silica is also used as a wine, beer, and juice fining agent. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
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Chemical properties
Molecular weight:60.08
Formula:O2Si
InChI key:VYPSYNLAJGMNEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N