Description

Silica Fibers are high-performance, amorphous inorganic materials prized for their exceptional thermal stability, chemical resistance, and reinforcing properties. These fibers are critical for enhancing the mechanical strength, durability, and dimensional stability of composite materials across demanding industrial sectors. Key industries that rely on this advanced material include aerospace, automotive, construction, and high-temperature insulation.

Application

• High-Temperature Insulation: As a core component in blankets, boards, and modules for furnaces, kilns, and industrial ovens.
• Composite Reinforcement: Used to reinforce plastics, rubber, and cementitious materials, improving tensile strength and heat resistance.
• Aerospace & Automotive: In lightweight composite parts for aircraft interiors, engine compartments, and automotive under-hood components.
• Filtration Media: For high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters and hot gas filtration systems.
• Acoustic and Thermal Insulation: In building materials and industrial equipment for noise reduction and energy conservation.
• Sealants and Gaskets: To provide resilience and thermal stability in high-temperature sealing applications.
• Refractory Materials: As an additive to castables and mortars to improve thermal shock resistance.
• Electronics: As a substrate or reinforcing filler in printed circuit boards and electronic encapsulants.

Basic Information

Product Name	Silica Fibers
CAS No.	71888-51-2
Molecular Formula	SiO₂
Molecular Weight	60.08 g/mol (monomer)
Synonyms	Amorphous Silica Fibers; Fused Silica Fibers; Quartz Fibers; Silicon Dioxide Fibers; High-Silica Fibers; Glass Fibers (high-silica grade); Refractory Ceramic Fibers (RCF); Silica Wool
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Silica Fibers are manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as fiber diameter, chemical composition, and loss on ignition. Our quality protocols are designed to meet the rigorous demands of industrial and composite material applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination from atmospheric dust.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White fibrous material
SiO₂ Content	> 96%
Fiber Diameter	3 - 12 µm (customizable)
Loss on Ignition (LOI)	< 3.0%
Melting Point	> 1700 °C
Bulk Density	Contact for details
Thermal Conductivity	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.