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We offer a complete product range of Silicon Dioxide
Physical Properties
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Color | Clear (in pure form) |
| Crystal habit | 6-sided prism ending in 6-sided pyramid (typical) |
| Crystal system | Trigonal |
| Cleavage | None |
| Fracture | Conchoidal |
| Mohs scale hardness | 7 - lower in impure varieties |
| Luster | Vitreous |
| Refractive index | 1.544-1.553 - Dr +0.009 (B-G interval) |
| Streak | White |
| Specific gravity | 2.65 constant; variable in impure varieties |
| Melting point | 1650 (±75)oC |
| Boiling point | 2230 |
| Solubility | H2O insoluble |
Chemical Properties
| Analyte | SSW | Semi | General |
|---|---|---|---|
| SiO2 | 99.80% (± 00.20%) | 98.30% (± 00.20%) | 96.50% (± 00.30%) |
| Al2O3 | 00.03% (± 00.05%) | 00.50% (± 00.10%) | 00.80% (± 00.10%) |
| Fe2O3 | 00.05% (max) | 00.085% (max) | 00.20% (max) |
| K2O | 25 ppm (max) | 00.001% (max) | 00.20% (± 00.05%) |
| Na2O | 40 ppm (max) | 00.001% (max) | 00.09% (max) |
| TiO2 | Nil | Traces | Traces |
| LOI @ 1000oC | 00.05% | 00.10% | 00.10% |