ZANDOSIL®

Experience Fumed Silica in New Dimensions

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Brand Overview

Used in numerous applications as a raw material or functional additive, high-purity fumed silica optimizes product properties. ZANDOSIL® is a synthetic, amorphous silica of the highest purity, available in three forms: powder, granules, and dispersion. Our cleanroom production in Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Germany, guarantees exceptional product quality with minimal contamination and maximum process reliability. Through customized solutions and the expertise of our fumed silica team, we offer materials that meet the highest standards in industry and research.

Customer benefits

ZANDOSIL® offers a range of benefits, making it a versatile solution for various applications: 

Reliable top performance

Highest purity without chlorine and impurities – for reliable quality and long-lasting performance, even under demanding conditions.

Durable and resistant

Chemically stable against aggressive substances – for use in challenging industrial environments without loss of performance.

Safe at high temperatures

Excellent thermal stability and insulating properties – ideal for applications in high-temperature environments or complex heat management systems.

Efficient process integration

Optimal flow properties – for smooth molding, casting, and bonding without additional effort.

Easy and flexible to use

User-friendly and versatile – saves time during processing and adapts easily to different requirements.

Product Solutions of ZANDOSIL®

ZANDOSIL® Powder

Our powder is free from impurities and chlorine and is available with a BET surface area of 30 m²/g. The purity ranges from 99.99% to 99.999%. 

Products: 

ZANDOSIL® 30 – Standard form with high purity for versatile applications. 

ZANDOSIL® 30P – High-purity powder sieved to 100 µm for maximum purity. 

ZANDOSIL® 30T – Titanium-modified for improved particle stability and thermal properties.

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Technical Data

ZANDOSIL® 30 / 30P

ZANDOSIL® 30T

Appearance

white, fluffy powder

white, fluffy powder

Silicon dioxide content (dried material) (wt. %)

> 99.99

> 99.99

Crystal structure

amorphous

amorphous

property in contact with water/moisture

hydrophilic

hydrophilic

Bulk density (g/l)

approx. 200

approx. 400

Residue from sieving (ref. to DIN EN ISO 787-7) (wt. %)

< 0.1

< 0.5

BET-surface area (m2/g)

30 ± 5

25 ± 10

Particle size D50 (μm)

approx. 9

approx. 0.3

pH of substance dispersed in water (4 %)

4.8 ± 0.3

4.8 ± 0.3

Loss on drying (2 h at 105 °C) (wt. %)

0.2 ± 0.1

1.7 ± 0.1

Loss on ignition (2 h at 1000 °C) (wt. %)

0.7 ± 0.1

1.5 ± 0.1

Chlorine content (wt. %)

0

0

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ZANDOSIL® Granules

Our granules have a particle size of 260 µm (D50). Post-purification can increase the purity to over 99.999%. 

Product:

ZANDOSIL® G260 – High-purity granules with excellent flow properties. 

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Technical Data

ZANDOSIL® G260

Appearance

white granules

Silicon dioxide content (dried material) (wt. %)

> 99.99

Crystal structure

amorphous

Property in contact with water/moisture

hydrophilic

Bulk densitiy (g/l)

approx. 800

BET-surface area (m²/g)

30 ± 5

Particle size D50 (µm)

260

pH of substance dispersed in water (4 %)

4.8 ± 0.3

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ZANDOSIL® Dispersion

Our water-based dispersion comes with a standard solids content of 63%. However, we can customize the solids content to achieve a purity of over 99.999% to meet your specific needs. 

Product: 

ZANDOSIL® S63 – Ideal solids content for maximum performance. 

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