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Description: SILICA
| Oxide | Analysis | Formula | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CaO | 0.02% | - | |
| K2O | 0.05% | - | |
| MgO | 0.02% | - | |
| Na2O | 0.50% | 0.05 | |
| TiO2 | 0.01% | - | |
| Al2O3 | 17.00% | 1.00 | |
| 0.02% | - | ||
| P2O5 | 0.05% | - | |
| SiO2 | 82.00% | 8.19 | |
| Fe2O3 | 0.10% | - | |
| Oxide Weight | 598.50 | ||
| Formula Weight | 598.50 | ||
pH: 5-6
Pour Density (kg/m3): 250
Surface Area (m2/g): 15
Particle Size Distribution (D50): 0.5
A low pH, higher Al2O3 variety (Z) is also avalable.
| Typecodes |
Silica/Quartz
Quartz is very abundant and there are many grades and name brands. |
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