Difference between revisions of "Hydrated silica"
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
− | A jelly-like semi-solid material composed of hydrated [ | + | A jelly-like semi-solid material composed of hydrated [[silica|silicon dioxide]]. Hydrated silica, or [[silicic acid]], is prepared by acidifying a solution of [[sodium silicate]]. When dried, hydrated silica forms amorphous lumps that are called [[silica gel]]. Hydrated silica is used for paper and textile coatings. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == |
Revision as of 12:49, 16 January 2014
Description
A jelly-like semi-solid material composed of hydrated silicon dioxide. Hydrated silica, or Silicic acid, is prepared by acidifying a solution of Sodium silicate. When dried, hydrated silica forms amorphous lumps that are called Silica gel. Hydrated silica is used for paper and textile coatings.
Synonyms and Related Terms
silicic acid
Composition | SiO2-nH2O |
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CAS | 7699-41-4 |