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NexSil™ 5

CASE Ingredients Functions
Anti-Blocking AgentSurface Modifier
Chemical Family
Silica

NexSil™ 5 is an alkaline dispersion of colloidal silica with 5 nm particles, boasting a 15% SiO2 concentration in water. The particles are negatively charged, featuring a high specific surface area. Ideal for paper, steel, and precision polishing applications requiring very small particle size colloidal silica.

Product families

Applications

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
  • Ceramics & Refractory
  • Metal Manufacturing & Finishing
Industrial — Paper & Pulp
  • Coated Paper & Paperboard

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives
  • Surface Modifiers
Industrial Additives & Materials — Catalyst Ingredients
  • Carriers & Supports
Industrial Additives & Materials — Paper & Pulp Chemicals
  • Finishing Additives & Treatments
Industrial Additives & Materials — Processing Aids
  • Glass & Ceramic Additives
  • Metal Processing Additives
  • Other Processing Additives

Other characteristics

Brand
NexSil
Applicable Processes
  • Investment Casting, Precision Polishing
  • Investment Casting
  • Precision Polishing
Markets
Industrial
Appearance
Clear solution
Technology
  • CASE Ingredients
  • Industrial Additives & Materials
Packaging Type
  • Drums
  • Pails
  • Totes (IBC)
Industrial Additives End Use
  • Catalyst
  • Refractory Materials
Industrial Additives Functions
Binder
Compatible Substrates and Surfaces
  • Cardboards
  • Metal
  • Paper
  • Steel

Technical data

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CharacteristicValueUnit
Silicon Dioxide Content14.5 - 15.5%
Sodium Oxide Content0.5 - 0.9%
Particle Size4 - 6nm
Specific Surface Area425 - 680m²/g
Viscosity3 - 7cP
pH Value10.5 - 11.0—
Surface ChargeNegative—

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