Volcanic mineral with high silica content
Amorphous silica is a natural mineral raw material with limited crystal structure or a predominantly amorphous character. The volcanic-origin grade offered by TS Minerals is evaluated especially for applications where color, purity, particle size, and thermal behavior are important.
Key Features
- High silica content
- Light-colored quality option
- Controlled grinding and particle size capability
- Potential suitability for ceramic and special technical systems
Application Areas
- White ceramic products
- Technical ceramics
- Special mineral fillers
- Selected binder and composite systems
Parameters to Consider in Product Selection
- SiO2 content
- Crystal/amorphous phase distribution
- Fe2O3 and color
- Particle size
- Moisture
- Thermal behavior
TS Mineral Amorphous Silica
TS Mineral Amorphous Silica is a functional mineral raw material with high SiO2 content and an amorphous structure, obtained from selected natural mineral sources. Thanks to its fine particle structure, high surface area, and low impurity level, it can be used in ceramic, polymer, paint, coating, and various technical material systems.
The product should be evaluated not only for volumetric filling purposes, but also as a technical mineral component that contributes to mechanical performance, thermal resistance, chemical resistance, and formulation optimization.
PROMINENT FEATURES
- Natural amorphous silica with high SiO2 content
- Fine particle structure and high surface area
- Low Fe2O3 and TiO2 content
- Use as a functional filler in ceramic and technical material systems
- Support of mechanical strength in polymers and composites
- Contribution to improving abrasion, UV, and chemical resistance in coating systems
- Various particle size options according to different applications
- Supply suitable for bag, Big Bag, and container shipment
INDUSTRIES
- Ceramic and refractory industry
- Polymer and rubber industry
- Paint, coating, and mastic industry
- Adhesive and composite systems
- Technical and engineering materials
- Selected electronic and high-tech applications
USAGE AREAS
- Functional mineral filler in ceramic, porcelain, and technical ceramic bodies
- Reinforcing filler in polymer, rubber, and elastomer systems
- Performance additive in paints, primers, coatings, and mastics
- Improvement of mechanical and thermal properties in composites
- Engineering materials where abrasion and chemical resistance are important
- Formulations requiring high-temperature performance depending on the application
AMORPHOUS SILICA AND CRYSTALLINE SILICA
| Property | Amorphous Silica | Crystalline Silica / Quartz |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | Non-crystalline amorphous structure | Regular crystal structure |
| Surface reactivity | Generally higher | Lower |
| Typical use | Functional filler, ceramics, polymers, coatings | Glass, building materials, general filler |
| Technical function | Reactivity and performance contribution | Mostly mineral filler / SiO2 source |
The actual performance of the product depends on the mineralogical structure, particle size, specific surface area, and customer formulation.
CHEMICAL PARAMETERS
(average values)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| SiO2 | ≥ 94–98% |
| Al2O3 | ≤ 1.5% |
| Fe2O3 | ≤ 0.3% |
| TiO2 | ≤ 0.1% |
| Loss on Ignition (LOI) | ≤ 4.0% |
Values may vary depending on product quality and source. Upstream technical specifications and analysis certificates can be requested before ordering.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
(typical values)
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Form | Fine powder |
| Color | White – light gray |
| Particle size | Micro-fine – ultra-fine; depending on grade |
| Specific surface area | High; depends on grade |
| pH | Neutral – slightly acidic |
| Packaging | 25 kg bag, Big Bag, or special packaging |
SUPPLY AND LOGISTICS
- Bag and Big Bag packaging options
- Palletization capability for export shipments
- Container or truck loading
- Product form and packaging can be adapted to order quantity
- Different port alternatives can be evaluated for export shipments originating from Turkey
TECHNICAL NOTE
The performance of amorphous silica should not be evaluated solely based on the total SiO2 ratio. Amorphous phase ratio, mineralogical structure, particle size distribution, specific surface area, impurities, and final usage conditions must be considered together.
It is recommended to conduct verification tests in the customer's laboratory and, if possible, under industrial conditions for new applications.
Note: The information provided herein is for general and non-binding technical informational purposes. Values do not constitute guaranteed product specifications unless confirmed separately in writing.
