SIBELITE® M3000 - M4000 - M6000
SIBELITE® is a high-purity silica produced from cristobalite by iron-free grinding and
accurate sieving by means of air-separators.
A controlled particle size distribution, the excellent optical properties, chemical inertness and
constant whiteness lead to benefits in paints, plastics etc…
GRANULOMETRIC DATA AND PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
M3000 M4000 M6000 Method
control-sieve > 40 µm ≤1 ≤ 0.04 ≤ 0.02 % Alpine
D10 4.5 3 1.5 µm Malvern MS 2000
D50 17 6 4 µm Malvern MS 2000
D90 40 12 8 µm Malvern MS 2000
D50 14 5 3 µm Malvern MS X
density 2.35 2.35 2.35 kg/dm³
bulk density 0.7 0.46 0.42 kg/dm³
specific surface 1.5 3.5 5 m²/g BET
5600 10000 16500 cm²/g Blaine
oil absorption 26 27 28 g/100 g
hardness 6.5 6.5 6.5 Mohs
pH 9 9 9
colour L* 98 98 98 Minolta CM-3610d
a* 0.03 0.02 0.01 D65/10°
b* 0.57 0.33 0.27
coeff. of thermal expansion 54 54 54 x 10-6 K-1
range: 20-300°C
refractive index 1.48 1.48 1.48
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SIBELITE® M3000 - M4000 - M6000
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS (XRF) %
M3000 M4000 M6000
SiO2 99.5 99.5 99.5
Fe2O3 0.03 0.03 0.03
Al2O3 0.20 0.20 0.20
TiO2 0.02 0.02 0.02
K2O 0.05 0.05 0.05
CaO 0.01 0.01 0.01
The above given information is based on mean values. The typical properties and chemical analyses are intended as examples
and are not to be considered as substitutes for actual testing and analyses in those situations where properties and chemical
compositions are critical factors. Sales and supplies will always be according to our general sales conditions.
CAS-Nr.: 14464-46-1 EINECS-Nr.: 238-455-4 MSDS available on request
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De Zate 1 - BE-2480 Dessel
tel. +32 14 83 72 11 - fax +32 14 83 72 12
www.sibelco.be
