Colloidal Silica Sol

Colloidal Silica Sol

Aqueous Dispersion of Amorphous Silica Nanoparticles
SiO₂ Content: 20–40 wt%
Particle Size Range: 3–180 nm
Available pH Range: 2.0–10.5
Multiple Stabilization Systems Available
Low-Viscosity Liquid Grades
Custom Specifications and Packaging Available

Shandong Peak-tech New Material Co., Ltd. is one of the most reliable manufacturers and suppliers of colloidal silica sol in China. With a professional production team, we are able to meet the needs of the majority of our customers. Welcome to buy durable colloidal silica sol for sale here from our factory.

 

Product Family

Colloidal Silica Sol Technical Range

Colloidal silica sol is a stable aqueous dispersion of nanoscale amorphous silica particles. Peak-tech supplies selectable particle size, silica concentration, pH and stabilization systems for industrial formulation and process requirements.

Product Family Appearance SiO₂ Content Particle Size pH Range Density Viscosity
Custom Silica Sol Milky translucent liquid 20–40 wt% 3–180 nm 2.0–10.5* 1.10–1.30 g/cm³* <10 mPa·s*

*This is a product-family envelope compiled from available Peak-tech grade data. The limits are not a simultaneous specification for one grade. Achievable values depend on particle size, concentration, stabilizer and modification chemistry.

Sol Selection

Match Colloidal Stability to the Process

Stabilizing Ion

Choose the Chemical System

Select sodium-, ammonium- or potassium-stabilized silica sol, or request an acidic or modified grade according to formulation compatibility.

3–180 nm

Define Particle Size

Particle size affects surface area, packing behavior, reactivity and interaction with binders or substrates.

20–40 wt%

Balance Solids and Handling

Specify silica concentration together with viscosity, density, dilution method and pumping requirements.

pH 2.0–10.5

Confirm Formulation Compatibility

Choose the pH window with reference to electrolytes, pigments, binders, catalysts and process-water conditions.

Specification Confirmation

Information Needed for Silica Sol Recommendation

Silica sol performance depends on the full combination of colloidal properties and process conditions. Provide target values and the actual application environment before sampling.

  • Stabilization system: specify sodium, ammonium, potassium, acidic, low-sodium or modified chemistry.
  • Core specification: provide target SiO₂ content, particle size, pH, density and viscosity.
  • Purity requirements: state sodium, total metal-ion or element-specific impurity limits.
  • Process conditions: include mixing order, dilution water, temperature, shear, residence time and curing conditions.
  • Compatibility: identify binders, catalysts, salts, pigments, solvents and other additives.
  • Acceptance criteria: provide analytical methods, tolerances, certificate requirements and trial evaluation method.
  • Order details: include sample quantity, annual demand, packaging and destination country.

Request a Colloidal Silica Sol Sample and Quote

Send your stabilization system, target particle size, SiO₂ content, pH, impurity limits, process conditions, trial quantity and annual demand.

Request a Silica Sol Recommendation
Packaging and Storage

Maintain Silica Sol Stability in Storage

Packaging Options

Available polyethylene packaging sizes are 25 kg, 250 kg and 1000 kg.

Storage Temperature

Store at 0–40°C and protect from freezing. Temperatures below 0°C can cause irreversible gelation.

Sunlight Protection

Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight during storage and transportation.

Closed Containers

Keep containers closed to reduce water evaporation, contamination and precipitation of solid silica particles.

FAQ

Colloidal Silica Sol Purchasing Questions

What is colloidal silica sol?

It is an aqueous colloidal dispersion of nanoscale amorphous silica particles. The liquid remains stable when particle size, pH, concentration and stabilization chemistry are properly controlled.

Is silica sol the same as silica gel?

No. Silica sol is a flowable colloidal dispersion. Silica gel is a three-dimensional network formed after destabilization or gelation of the dispersed particles.

Which stabilizing systems are available?

Available product families include sodium-, ammonium- and potassium-stabilized grades, plus acidic, low-sodium and modified systems. Confirm the exact specification before ordering.

Can all displayed range limits be supplied in one grade?

No. The table describes the broader product-family envelope. The feasible combination depends on stabilization chemistry, particle size, solids content and modification method.

How should colloidal silica sol be stored?

Store it at 0–40°C, protect it from freezing and direct sunlight, and keep the container securely closed.

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Applications

Industrial Applications of Colloidal Silica Sol

The suitable silica sol grade depends on particle size, concentration, stabilizing ion, pH, purity and compatibility with the buyer's process formulation.

Investment Casting

Selected silica sols serve as inorganic binders in compatible ceramic shell slurries and refractory coating systems.

Industrial Coatings

Evaluated as a nanoscale inorganic silica component in water-compatible coating and surface-treatment formulations.

Catalyst and Carrier Preparation

Suitable purity grades can be assessed as silica sources or binders in catalyst and porous carrier manufacturing.

Paper and Textile Processing

Application-specific grades may be evaluated in compatible paper coating, textile sizing and surface-treatment processes.

Precision Polishing

Controlled particle-size sols can be qualified for compatible glass, ceramic, metal or semiconductor polishing formulations.

Concrete and Refractory Systems

Appropriate grades may be assessed as inorganic binders or reactive silica components in mineral-based systems.