Levasil Colloidal Silica Binding

Benefits when using Levasil Colloidal Silica

• Increased temperature tolerance
• Amorphous and non-crystalline 
• Easy to use
• Safe handling

How it works

1. At high temperatures, colloidal silica particles sinter and bind components together (investment casting, ceramics, and catalyst applications) or form a hard glassy surface coating (electric steel).
   
   
2. At lower temperatures, colloidal silica can form an inorganic matrix based on chemical bonds (zinc-rich primers and cementitious systems).
   
   
3. In a polymer resin based matrix, the surface groups of silane-modified silica particles can react and cross-link with resin groups providing additional binding for the coating system.