Silica Gel Production

Product

Silica Gel. Silica Gel is an inorganic compound, an amorphous form of silicon dioxide. It is a white, spherical, and porous solid with a range of particle sizes. Silica Gel is usually classified, based on its density, as regular, intermediate, and low types. It was discovered in the 1640s, although its industrial production only began at the beginning of the nineteenth century. The gel exhibits a high capacity to absorb water and other polar compounds due to its highly porous structure. These characteristics make water absorption Silica Gel’s primary use.

Raw Materials

Hydrochloric Acid. Hydrogen Chloride (HCl), commonly found as hydrochloric acid (a.k.a. muriatic acid) when dissolved in water, is a highly important industrial chemical. Hydrochloric acid has widespread applications in various industries, with major uses in steel pickling, pH control, water treatment, and as a catalyst in chemical synthesis. It is also employed in the production of chlorides, fertilizers, dyes, and in food processing. Hydrogen chloride is primarily produced through the direct synthesis of hydrogen and chlorine, or as a by-product of chlorination reactions in various organic processes. The HCl gas can be absorbed in water to produce aqueous hydrochloric acid, which is the form most widely used industrially.

Sodium Silicate. Sodium silicate is a compound used in detergents, water treatment, and as a binder in cements and refractories. It provides corrosion inhibition and stabilization in various formulations. Produced by melting sand with sodium carbonate, sodium silicate is stored as a solid or aqueous solution. Its adhesive properties are also utilized in the manufacture of cardboard and paper products.