Silicon Dioxide
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SILICON DIOXIDE – Advanced Industrial & Chemical Solution
Professional Silicon Dioxide – High-Performance Anticaking Agent, Desiccant, Filtration Media, Catalyst Support, Pharmaceutical Excipient, Food Processing Aid, Optical Component & Specialized Chemical for Industrial Applications, Food Manufacturing, Electronics, Pharmaceuticals & Advanced Chemical Processing Technology
✅ Premium Anticaking Agent – Superior Flow Enhancement & Food Processing Excellence
✅ Desiccant Excellence – Outstanding Moisture Control & Industrial Drying Applications
✅ Filtration Quality – Exceptional Separation & Purification Technology Compatibility
✅ Electronics Proven – Superior Semiconductor Manufacturing & Silicon Technology Applications
✅ Quality Assured – Food, Industrial, Pharmaceutical & Global Standards Compliance Worldwide
Description
Quality Silicon Dioxide
Silicon Dioxide, featuring molecular formula SiO₂ and exceptional chemical inertness, appearing as white amorphous powder with outstanding purity characteristics, superior thermal stability, and exceptional industrial compatibility across diverse manufacturing applications, is a versatile inorganic oxide with excellent anticaking performance, enhanced desiccant efficiency, and superior functionality in food processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, electronics production, filtration systems, and industrial chemical applications. Silicon Dioxide is an essential compound extensively used for food manufacturing, electronic fabrication, pharmaceutical production, and specialized industrial applications. Silicon Dioxide has been utilized industrially since ancient times for glass production, with modern high-purity applications expanding significantly in the 20th century for semiconductor technology, and it is widely used across multiple industries for anticaking, desiccation, and chemical processing, making it one of the most important silicon-based chemicals in modern applications. The compound exhibits exceptional thermal stability and provides superior chemical inertness making it ideal for food processing operations, pharmaceutical manufacturing, electronics production, and specialized industrial processes. Silicon Dioxide is specifically processed to provide enhanced industrial performance, improved processing efficiency, and superior results in applications requiring effective moisture control, reliable flow enhancement, stable chemical behavior, and industrial-grade performance in food manufacturing, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and specialized applications. In addition to its anticaking properties, it also has excellent adsorption and thermal resistance properties. The nature of silicon dioxide is highly stable and chemically inert, making it function as one of the most versatile industrial and processing chemicals available, being highly effective and providing excellent compatibility properties, delivering broad-spectrum industrial applications, effective chemical performance, excellent process compatibility under various conditions, and outstanding safety profile during handling and application. Silicon Dioxide represents one of the most essential and versatile chemicals in modern food processing operations, electronics manufacturing, pharmaceutical production, and specialized industrial sectors, providing exceptional anticaking properties, superior processing characteristics, excellent thermal compatibility, and outstanding regulatory compliance during manufacturing and application, making it essential for food operations, semiconductor production, pharmaceutical systems, optical manufacturing, and specialized applications requiring high-performance chemical technology and regulatory approval with international industrial and processing standards.
At Chemicals & Process Equipment Limited, we supply advanced Silicon Dioxide manufactured under stringent quality control standards and international industrial, food grade, pharmaceutical, and electronics specifications. Our comprehensive product range includes precipitated and fumed forms, various particle sizes, and specialized formulations meeting diverse requirements for food processing, electronics manufacturing, pharmaceutical applications, filtration systems, and specialized applications across global industrial, chemical, food, and pharmaceutical markets.
✅ Advanced Chemical Technology – Optimized Industrial & Processing Performance
✅ Consistent Quality Standards – Multiple Product Classifications with Complete Documentation
✅ Essential Industrial Chemical – Superior Anticaking Properties & Thermal Compatibility
✅ Multi-Industry Applications – Food, Electronics, Pharmaceutical, Industrial Processing Industries
✅ Technical Support Package – Complete Application Guidance & Performance Optimization
The global silicon dioxide market was valued at approximately USD 8.2 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 12.1 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.7% during the forecast period. Market expansion is driven by increasing electronics demand, growing food processing requirements, expanding pharmaceutical applications, and rising industrial chemical applications across multiple sectors.
For comprehensive information about silicon dioxide applications in industrial processing and electronics manufacturing, this detailed technical resource from Industrial Minerals Association provides extensive coverage of silicon dioxide properties, unique performance characteristics, and optimization methods for modern industrial and electronics applications.
Technical Specifications & Properties
| Property | Food Grade | Industrial Grade | Pharmaceutical Grade | Electronics Grade | Optical Grade | Analytical Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silicon Dioxide Content (%) | 99.0-99.8 | 96.0-99.5 | 99.5-99.9 | 99.8-99.95 | 99.9-99.99 | 99.95-99.98 |
| SiO₂ Purity (%) | 99.2-99.5 | 96.5-99.2 | 99.6-99.8 | 99.85-99.92 | 99.92-99.97 | 99.96-99.97 |
| Silicon (Si) Content (%) | 46.5-46.8 | 45.0-47.0 | 46.6-46.7 | 46.7-46.75 | 46.74-46.76 | 46.75-46.76 |
| Oxygen (O) Content (%) | 53.2-53.5 | 52.5-54.0 | 53.3-53.4 | 53.25-53.3 | 53.24-53.26 | 53.24-53.25 |
| Moisture Content (%) | 0.5-2.0 | 1.0-5.0 | 0.2-1.0 | 0.1-0.5 | 0.05-0.2 | 0.02-0.1 |
| pH (5% solution) | 6.0-7.5 | 5.5-8.0 | 6.5-7.0 | 6.8-7.2 | 6.9-7.1 | 7.0-7.0 |
| Bulk Density (kg/m³) | 300-500 | 200-600 | 350-450 | 400-600 | 450-550 | 480-520 |
| Apparent Density (kg/m³) | 150-300 | 100-350 | 200-280 | 250-350 | 300-400 | 320-380 |
| Surface Area (m²/g) | 200-400 | 50-500 | 300-500 | 200-300 | 100-200 | 250-350 |
| Particle Size (μm) | 5-50 | 0.1-100 | 2-20 | 0.5-10 | 1-5 | 3-15 |
| Oil Absorption (ml/100g) | 100-200 | 80-300 | 150-250 | 100-150 | 80-120 | 120-180 |
| Loss on Ignition (%) | 2-6 | 1-10 | 1-4 | 0.5-2 | 0.2-1 | 0.5-1.5 |
| Solubility (mg/L, 25°C) | 6-8 | 5-10 | 6-7 | 6-7 | 6-6.5 | 6.2-6.5 |
| Hardness (Mohs) | 6.5-7 | 6-7 | 6.5-7 | 6.8-7 | 6.9-7 | 6.8-6.9 |
| Melting Point (°C) | 1710-1715 | 1700-1720 | 1712-1714 | 1713-1714 | 1713.5-1714 | 1713.8-1714 |
| Thermal Expansion (×10⁻⁶/°C) | 0.5-0.8 | 0.4-1.0 | 0.5-0.7 | 0.52-0.58 | 0.53-0.55 | 0.54-0.55 |
| Dielectric Constant | 3.8-4.2 | 3.5-4.5 | 3.9-4.1 | 3.95-4.05 | 4.0-4.02 | 4.01-4.02 |
| Refractive Index | 1.54-1.55 | 1.52-1.56 | 1.544-1.546 | 1.545-1.546 | 1.5458-1.5460 | 1.5459-1.5460 |
| Heavy Metals (ppm) | <10 | <50 | <5 | <1 | <0.5 | <0.2 |
| Iron (Fe) Content (ppm) | <50 | <200 | <20 | <5 | <2 | <1 |
| Aluminum (Al) Content (ppm) | <100 | <500 | <50 | <10 | <5 | <2 |
| Sodium (Na) Content (ppm) | <200 | <1000 | <100 | <20 | <10 | <5 |
| Potassium (K) Content (ppm) | <100 | <500 | <50 | <10 | <5 | <2 |
| Calcium (Ca) Content (ppm) | <150 | <800 | <75 | <15 | <8 | <3 |
| Magnesium (Mg) Content (ppm) | <100 | <400 | <50 | <10 | <5 | <2 |
| Titanium (Ti) Content (ppm) | <50 | <200 | <25 | <5 | <2 | <1 |
| Chloride (Cl) Content (ppm) | <50 | <200 | <25 | <5 | <2 | <1 |
| Color | White | White/Off-White | Pure White | Pure White | Optical Clear | Pure White |
| Odor | Odorless | Odorless | Odorless | Odorless | Odorless | Odorless |
| Appearance | Fine Powder | Various Forms | Fine Powder | Ultra-Fine | Optical Grade | Fine Powder |
| Hygroscopicity | Low | Variable | Low | Very Low | Minimal | Very Low |
| Chemical Stability | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Storage Life (months) | 60 | 48 | 72 | 84 | 96 | 72 |
| Storage Temperature (°C) | 5-40 | 0-45 | 10-35 | 15-30 | 18-25 | 15-30 |
| Relative Humidity Limit (%) | <80 | <85 | <70 | <60 | <50 | <65 |
| Corrosivity | None | None | None | None | None | None |
| Environmental Impact | Minimal | Minimal | Minimal | Minimal | Minimal | Minimal |
| Biodegradability | Inert | Inert | Inert | Inert | Inert | Inert |
| Toxicity Level | Very Low | Very Low | Very Low | Very Low | Very Low | Very Low |
| Packaging | 25kg Bags | 1000kg Totes | 10kg Drums | 5kg Containers | 1kg Bottles | 500g Bottles |
| Regulatory Status | FDA Approved | Industrial | USP Grade | Electronics | Optical | Laboratory |
Available Product Types:
- Food Grade for anticaking and food processing applications
- Industrial Grade for manufacturing and processing operations
- Pharmaceutical Grade for drug formulation and medical applications
- Electronics Grade for semiconductor and electronic component manufacturing
- Optical Grade for lens and optical component production
- Analytical Grade for laboratory and research applications
- Precipitated Grade for specialized chemical requirements
- Fumed Grade for advanced industrial applications
- Crystalline Grade for specific processing needs
- Amorphous Grade for general industrial applications
- Custom Formulations for specific industrial requirements
- High Purity Grade for critical pharmaceutical processes
- Ultrafine Grade for advanced technology applications
- Colloidal Grade for suspension applications
- Custom Specifications for unique processing requirements
Specialized Application Solutions:
- Food processing enhancement and anticaking optimization
- Electronics manufacturing and semiconductor processing applications
- Pharmaceutical formulation and drug manufacturing optimization
- Filtration system enhancement and separation improvement
- Quality control method development and analytical procedures
- Regulatory compliance assistance and safety assessment
- Custom application development and performance testing services
- Technical consultation and process optimization
- Environmental impact consulting and sustainable practices
Food Processing Applications
Anticaking Operations Food manufacturers utilize Food Grade Silicon Dioxide as premium anticaking agent for powder flow enhancement, moisture control, and processing optimization. Silicon dioxide provides superior flow properties compared to alternative anticaking agents, with food processing specialists employing silicon dioxide for enhanced powder handling, effective moisture protection, and manufacturing optimization providing superior food products, excellent flow characteristics, and outstanding food manufacturing results with complete food safety compliance.
Spice Processing Spice manufacturers use specialized Silicon Dioxide formulations for flow improvement, moisture control, and quality enhancement. Spice processing specialists employ silicon dioxide for enhanced powder flow, effective moisture protection, and production optimization providing improved spice quality, enhanced processing efficiency, and superior spice manufacturing performance.
Powder Food Production Food processors utilize Silicon Dioxide for powder formulation, flow enhancement, and manufacturing improvement. Food engineers employ silicon dioxide for enhanced product flow, improved processing characteristics, and production optimization providing superior powder food quality, enhanced manufacturing efficiency, and outstanding food production results.
Nutritional Supplements Supplement manufacturers use Food Grade Silicon Dioxide for tablet production, capsule filling, and formulation enhancement. Supplement specialists employ silicon dioxide for enhanced tablet properties, improved flow characteristics, and manufacturing optimization providing exceptional supplement quality, enhanced production efficiency, and superior nutritional product performance.
Electronics Applications
Semiconductor Manufacturing Electronics companies utilize Electronics Grade Silicon Dioxide for wafer production, circuit fabrication, and semiconductor enhancement. Semiconductor engineers employ silicon dioxide for enhanced chip performance, improved electrical properties, and manufacturing optimization providing superior semiconductor quality, enhanced electronic performance, and outstanding electronics manufacturing results.
Integrated Circuits IC manufacturers use specialized Silicon Dioxide for insulation layers, gate oxides, and circuit enhancement. Electronics specialists employ silicon dioxide for enhanced electrical isolation, improved device performance, and manufacturing optimization providing exceptional IC results, enhanced electronic functionality, and superior semiconductor performance.
Optical Components Optical manufacturers utilize Optical Grade Silicon Dioxide for lens production, fiber optics, and optical enhancement. Optical engineers employ silicon dioxide for enhanced optical clarity, improved light transmission, and manufacturing optimization providing superior optical components, enhanced optical performance, and outstanding optical manufacturing results.
Glass Production Glass manufacturers use Industrial Grade Silicon Dioxide for glass formulation, melting operations, and quality enhancement. Glass specialists employ silicon dioxide for enhanced glass properties, improved manufacturing efficiency, and production optimization providing exceptional glass results, enhanced product quality, and superior glass manufacturing performance.
Pharmaceutical Applications
Tablet Manufacturing Pharmaceutical companies utilize Pharmaceutical Grade Silicon Dioxide for tablet compression, flow enhancement, and formulation improvement. Pharmaceutical engineers employ silicon dioxide for enhanced tablet properties, improved manufacturing flow, and production optimization providing superior pharmaceutical tablets, enhanced drug delivery, and outstanding pharmaceutical manufacturing results.
Capsule Production Pharmaceutical facilities use specialized Silicon Dioxide for capsule filling, flow improvement, and manufacturing enhancement. Pharmaceutical specialists employ silicon dioxide for enhanced filling efficiency, improved product flow, and formulation optimization providing exceptional pharmaceutical capsules, enhanced drug quality, and superior pharmaceutical performance.
Drug Formulation API manufacturers utilize Silicon Dioxide for powder conditioning, stability enhancement, and pharmaceutical improvement. Pharmaceutical chemists employ silicon dioxide for enhanced stability, improved processing characteristics, and manufacturing optimization providing superior drug formulations, enhanced pharmaceutical quality, and outstanding drug manufacturing performance.
Powder Processing Pharmaceutical operations use Pharmaceutical Grade Silicon Dioxide for powder flow enhancement, moisture control, and processing improvement. Pharmaceutical engineers employ silicon dioxide for enhanced powder handling, improved manufacturing efficiency, and optimization providing exceptional pharmaceutical processing results, enhanced product quality, and superior pharmaceutical manufacturing performance.
Industrial Applications
Filtration Systems Industrial facilities utilize Industrial Grade Silicon Dioxide for filtration media, separation processes, and purification enhancement. Process engineers employ silicon dioxide for enhanced filtration efficiency, improved separation performance, and system optimization providing superior filtration results, enhanced process efficiency, and outstanding industrial filtration performance.
Catalyst Support Chemical manufacturers use specialized Silicon Dioxide for catalyst applications, reaction enhancement, and manufacturing improvement. Chemical engineers employ silicon dioxide for enhanced catalytic activity, improved reaction efficiency, and process optimization providing exceptional chemical results, enhanced production efficiency, and superior chemical manufacturing performance.
Desiccant Applications Industrial operations utilize Silicon Dioxide for moisture control, drying operations, and environmental enhancement. Drying specialists employ silicon dioxide for enhanced moisture removal, improved environmental control, and process optimization providing superior drying results, enhanced moisture control, and outstanding industrial drying performance.
Coating Systems Paint manufacturers use Industrial Grade Silicon Dioxide for coating enhancement, texture improvement, and performance optimization. Coating engineers employ silicon dioxide for enhanced coating properties, improved surface characteristics, and manufacturing optimization providing exceptional coating results, enhanced product quality, and superior coating performance.
Specialized Processing
Laboratory Applications Research institutions use Analytical Grade Silicon Dioxide for chromatography, analytical procedures, and scientific studies. Laboratory technicians employ silicon dioxide for accurate separation, reliable analysis, and research enhancement providing exceptional laboratory results, enhanced research quality, and superior analytical performance.
Cosmetic Manufacturing Cosmetic companies utilize Silicon Dioxide for texture enhancement, oil absorption, and formulation improvement. Cosmetic chemists employ silicon dioxide for enhanced product feel, improved stability, and formulation optimization providing superior cosmetic products, enhanced user experience, and outstanding cosmetic manufacturing performance.
Paint Production Paint manufacturers use specialized Silicon Dioxide for rheology control, matting effects, and coating enhancement. Paint engineers employ silicon dioxide for enhanced coating properties, improved application characteristics, and manufacturing optimization providing exceptional paint results, enhanced coating performance, and superior paint manufacturing performance.
Rubber Processing Rubber manufacturers utilize Silicon Dioxide for reinforcement, processing aid, and performance enhancement. Rubber engineers employ silicon dioxide for enhanced mechanical properties, improved processing characteristics, and manufacturing optimization providing superior rubber products, enhanced performance characteristics, and outstanding rubber manufacturing results.
Process Optimization
Application Methods Process engineers utilize Silicon Dioxide for optimized application systems, delivery enhancement, and processing improvement. Application specialists employ silicon dioxide for efficient incorporation, cost optimization, and performance enhancement providing superior application results, enhanced cost efficiency, and outstanding processing optimization.
Quality Control Quality assurance teams use Silicon Dioxide systems for performance monitoring, quality assessment, and optimization tracking. Quality specialists employ silicon dioxide for continuous improvement, performance evaluation, and quality enhancement providing exceptional monitoring results, enhanced quality control, and superior performance optimization.
Environmental Management Environmental engineers utilize Silicon Dioxide for environmental protection, sustainable practices, and responsible operations. Environmental specialists employ silicon dioxide for eco-friendly applications, reduced environmental impact, and sustainable processing providing effective environmental protection, enhanced sustainability, and superior environmental performance.
Cost Optimization Operations managers use Silicon Dioxide systems for cost control, efficiency improvement, and economic optimization. Cost optimization specialists employ silicon dioxide for reduced expenses, enhanced efficiency, and economic enhancement providing exceptional cost results, enhanced economic performance, and superior operational optimization.
Quality Control & Testing
Comprehensive Quality Assurance Every production batch undergoes extensive testing to ensure compliance with silicon dioxide standards, industrial requirements, food grade specifications, and international quality standards. Our quality control laboratory employs advanced analytical techniques including particle size analysis, surface area determination, and comprehensive performance evaluation.
Quality assurance procedures include:
- Silicon dioxide content determination using gravimetric analysis
- Particle size distribution using laser diffraction
- Surface area measurement using BET method
- Moisture content analysis using Karl Fischer titration
- pH measurement using calibrated electrode systems
- Bulk density determination using standard test methods
- Oil absorption testing using standardized procedures
- Heavy metals analysis using ICP spectroscopy
- Microbiological testing for food grade products
- Thermal analysis using differential scanning calorimetry
- Chemical purity assessment using XRF spectroscopy
- Performance validation using application-specific tests
- Trace impurity analysis using advanced instrumental methods
- Packaging integrity testing using standard procedures
Storage & Handling Procedures Implement proper storage conditions including dry environments, protection from moisture exposure, appropriate sealed packaging materials, segregation from incompatible substances, and comprehensive safety procedures for maintaining Silicon Dioxide quality and ensuring safe handling throughout storage and application periods.
Environmental & Regulatory Compliance
Food Safety Standards Food Grade Silicon Dioxide complies with FDA regulations, food additive standards, and safety requirements ensuring safe use in food applications with established food safety protocols and comprehensive safety assessments for food manufacturing operations.
Pharmaceutical Standards Pharmaceutical Grade products adhere to USP monograph requirements, pharmaceutical manufacturing standards, and quality specifications ensuring appropriate use in pharmaceutical applications with established pharmaceutical protocols and regulatory compliance for drug manufacturing operations.
Electronics Standards Electronics Grade products meet semiconductor industry standards, electronics manufacturing requirements, and quality specifications ensuring proper use in electronics applications with established electronics protocols and performance standards for semiconductor operations.
Environmental Safety Silicon Dioxide demonstrates minimal environmental impact with chemical inertness, responsible usage guidelines, and environmental management procedures ensuring sustainable operations with comprehensive environmental safety measures and ecological protection protocols.
Performance Advantages & Benefits
✔ Premium Anticaking Agent – Superior flow enhancement and powder handling performance
✔ Outstanding Desiccant – Excellent moisture control and environmental management effectiveness
✔ Filtration Quality – Exceptional separation and purification technology compatibility
✔ Electronics Proven – Superior semiconductor manufacturing and technology applications
✔ Multiple Applications – Suitable for food, pharmaceutical, electronics, and industrial processing
✔ Processing Excellence – Superior chemical properties and industrial compatibility
✔ Quality Consistency – Uniform performance across production batches
✔ Safety Profile – Proven safety and handling characteristics with proper protocols
✔ Environmental Compatibility – Minimal environmental impact with chemical inertness
✔ Regulatory Compliance – Approved for food, pharmaceutical, and electronics applications
✔ Cost Effectiveness – Economic solution with superior performance characteristics
✔ Thermal Properties – Exceptional thermal stability and temperature resistance
✔ Global Availability – Reliable supply chains and worldwide distribution networks
✔ Technical Versatility – Multiple grade options and processing compatibility
✔ Technical Support – Complete application guidance and optimization services
Our Silicon Dioxide products represent industry-leading standards in industrial chemical and processing technology, specifically manufactured for demanding food processing operations, electronics manufacturing applications, pharmaceutical projects, and specialized industrial processing requiring exceptional anticaking properties, reliable performance, and comprehensive regulatory compliance. We provide complete technical support, application guidance, and performance consultation to ensure optimal results across your specialized food processing, electronics, pharmaceutical, or industrial applications.
For detailed specifications, technical data sheets, or application-specific recommendations, contact our specialized silicon dioxide division. We offer complete support including product selection, application optimization, performance testing, regulatory guidance, quality assurance, and technical assistance to maximize effectiveness in your food processing, electronics, pharmaceutical, or industrial applications.
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