Silica fume grade

99% Undensified Silica Fume SF-99

Undensified Silica Fume

A 99% SiO₂ undensified silica fume engineered for precision ceramics and purity-sensitive composites. Its controlled agglomeration improves handling and transport while allowing rapid dispersion under normal mixing shear.

Controlled SiO₂ Easy to disperse Traceable batches Export-ready supply
99% Undensified Silica Fume SF-99
Silicon dioxide >= 99%
Appearance Gray to light gray
Bulk density 200-400 kg/m3
Recommended applications precision ceramics and purity-sensitive composites
99% Undensified Silica Fume SF-99

Product Overview

Consistent reactivity without sacrificing dispersion

A 99% SiO₂ undensified silica fume engineered for precision ceramics and purity-sensitive composites. Its controlled agglomeration improves handling and transport while allowing rapid dispersion under normal mixing shear.

Fine amorphous particles fill capillary voids and support pozzolanic or ceramic bonding. Batch control covers chemistry, moisture, loss on ignition and bulk density (200–400 kg/m³). Ask MSILI to match the grade to your binder, dosage and process before scale-up.

Silicon dioxide >= 99%
Appearance Gray to light gray
Bulk density 200-400 kg/m3
Recommended applications precision ceramics and purity-sensitive composites

Product Advantages

Direct Production, Stable Quality

Denser matrix

Fills microvoids and refines particle packing.

Reliable mixing

Breaks down under normal mechanical shear without chemical binders.

Performance support

Can improve strength, impermeability and service durability when correctly formulated.

Stable sourcing

COA-backed lots and packaging options for trials or bulk production.

Technical Data

Chemical and Physical Properties

Test Item Typical Value ASTM C1240
SiO₂ Content >= 99% 85.0 % Minimum
Moisture Content <= 1.0% 3.0% Maximum
Loss on Ignition <= 1.0% 6.0% Maximum
Specific Surface Area 15,000-25,000 m²/Kg 15,000 m²/Kg Minimum
Bulk Density 200-400 Kg/m³ -
Activity Index (7 Days) >= 115% 105.0 % Minimum
Activity Index (28 Days) >=121 % -
Average Particle Size 1.0 um -
45 µm Sieve Residue 3.0 % 10.0 % Maximum
Spherical Particle Content >= 80% -

The data listed above is for reference only and does not constitute factory control specifications or acceptance criteria. Customers should conduct trials within their own systems to confirm product suitability.

Performance Comparison

Reference Test Data

Based on existing formulation tests, this section shows reference performance improvement from the micro-filling effect and pozzolanic reaction of silica fume. Actual results vary with matrix type, mix design, dosage, dispersion and process conditions, so sample testing is recommended.

Thermogravimetric Weight Loss +60.75%
15.8 %
Control: 25.4%
Residual Compressive Strength at 800°C +78.4%
20.7 MPa
Control: 11.6 MPa
Residual Compressive Strength at 400°C +41.6%
34.7 MPa
Control: 24.5 MPa
Linear Shrinkage, 25–1,000°C +42.9%
−0.8 %
Control: −1.4%

Silica Fume Applications

Widely Used Across Industries

High-Temperature Inorganic Composites

Improves microfilling, interface bonding and matrix density in ceramic-matrix and other inorganic composite systems.

Precision and Advanced Ceramics

Supports forming density and sintered structure in mullite, alumina composites, porous ceramics and precision components.

Purity-Sensitive Ceramic Composites

Reduces the influence of iron, alkalis and other impurities on sintering reactions, phase composition and stability.

High-Performance Resin Composites

Acts as an inorganic functional filler to support dimensional stability, heat resistance, hardness and wear resistance.

Electronic and Insulating Compounds

Suitable for selected encapsulation, potting and heat-resistant insulation systems subject to application-specific ionic and conductive-impurity limits.

High-Purity Refractory Materials

Supports matrix density and ceramic bonding in high-purity corundum, mullite and specialty low- or zero-cement systems.

Quality Control

Comprehensive Testing Available

ASTM C1240 EN 13263-1 GB/T 27690 COA and batch documentation SGS can perform testing upon request.

Packaging and Logistics

Flexible Packaging, Supplied on Demand

Small bags

Small bags

For samples, laboratory trials and controlled manual dosing.

Bulk bags

Bulk bags

For project use and factory production, with efficient storage and container loading.

Custom export packing

Custom export packing

Pallets, liners, marks and documents matched to the route and handling method.

FAQ

Packaging, Loading and Shipping FAQ

Answers to common purchasing questions about packaging, export documents, sample trials, loading and delivery.

What core challenges can 99% ultra-high-purity Silica Fume address in the production of precision ceramics?

The core challenge lies in how impurities compromise the high-temperature and electrical properties of ceramics. With a silicon dioxide purity of 99%, trace impurities such as iron, free carbon, and alkali metals (sodium, potassium) are controlled to minimal levels. This completely prevents the formation of low-melting-point glass phases during high-temperature sintering of ceramics, thereby significantly enhancing the high-temperature flexural strength of structural ceramics and ensuring that electronic ceramics (such as alumina and silicon nitride ceramics) possess exceptional insulation properties and low dielectric loss.

What is the key role of Silica Fume in high-end composite materials (such as specialty resins and electronic encapsulants)?

In advanced resin-based composites, 99% Silica Fume—as a top-tier inorganic nanoscale functional filler—can significantly reduce the system’s coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) and minimize thermal stress cracking. At the same time, its perfect amorphous spherical structure imparts exceptional rheological properties and thixotropy to the matrix, preventing filler settling and greatly enhancing the material’s wear resistance and dimensional stability, all without affecting the system’s electrical insulation properties.

Why must precision manufacturing workshops use 99% Silica Fume in an undensified form?

Whether for high-precision ceramics or specialty composite materials, production facilities (typically Class 100,000 or even Class 10,000 cleanrooms) have a “zero-tolerance” policy toward dust contamination. Unprocessed 99% Silica Fume is extremely lightweight, causing severe dust dispersion during feeding—which not only pollutes the environment but also leads to inaccuracies in the actual feed quantities of precision formulations. Purely physical “Undensified” processing not only reduces volume but also ensures dust-free handling and precise weighing and feeding, making it a standard feature of high-end automated production lines.

Undensified microspheres: Do they affect the dispersion of the powder in ceramic slurries or resins? How are samples and small trial batches packaged?

Absolutely not. The undensified process involves purely physical electrostatic agglomeration; absolutely no chemical binders are added. When the powder enters a ceramic ball mill, or undergoes high-shear mixing with resin or three-roll milling, these micro-agglomerates instantly and completely disaggregate, perfectly reverting to submicron-sized individual particles. They disperse uniformly throughout the entire system, fully unleashing their ultra-high specific surface area, and never form “dead lumps” or stress concentration points.

How does adding 99% Silica Fume benefit the sintering process and dimensional accuracy of precision ceramics?

99% high-purity Silica Fume possesses extremely high surface activity and a nanoscale microporous filling effect. During the green body forming stage, it significantly increases the bulk density of the green body and reduces internal porosity. During the high-temperature sintering stage, its high reactivity helps promote solid-state reactions and can even moderately lower the sintering temperature, thereby effectively controlling and significantly reducing the sintering shrinkage of the product, ensuring absolute dimensional accuracy for irregularly shaped parts and precision thin-walled ceramics.

Given your focus on cutting-edge materials science, how do you ensure the purity and batch consistency of your 99% high-purity Silica Fume?

For customers requiring specialty-grade materials, we utilize a fully enclosed, dedicated production line and dust collection system to completely eliminate cross-contamination between product categories. Before shipment, products undergo high-precision XRF spectral elemental analysis to measure trace impurities and are rigorously tested for loss on ignition (LOI). We can provide customized test reports for your materials to ensure consistency in every R&D test and batch production run.

Supply Capacity

Stable Delivery, Traceable Batches

9 + Application Segments
10+ years Industry Experience
10000 + Traceable Batches
50,000 + Annual Supply Capacity

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