PRECIPITATED SILICA

Precipitated silica, an amorphous form of silica, is a white and powdery material that is produced by precipitation from a solution containing silicate salts. It is one of the three main classes of amorphous silica, the others being pyrogenic silica and silica gel. The production of precipitated silica involves precipitating silicate salts from a solution sourced from quartz sand, a crystalline form of silicon dioxide. There are various ways to control the physical characteristics of precipitated silica during production, resulting in high-performance products for various end uses. Precipitated silica finds its application in many industries, such as adhesives, PVC sheets, textile cots and aprons, rubber and plastics, toothpaste, food processing, and pharmaceuticals. It is widely used...