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LUDOX® HS-40 colloidal silica

40 wt. % suspension in H2O

Synonym(s):

Silica preparation

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Linear Formula:
SiO2
CAS Number:
7631-86-9
Molecular Weight:
60.08
MDL number:
MFCD00011232
UNSPSC Code:
12352309
PubChem Substance ID:
24866353
NACRES:
NA.22
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description

colloidal

Quality Level

100

form

viscous liquid

concentration

40 wt. % suspension in H2O

surface area

~220 m2/g

pH

9.8

density

1.3 g/mL at 25 °C

SMILES string

O=[Si]=O

InChI

1S/O2Si/c1-3-2

InChI key

VYPSYNLAJGMNEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

LUDOX® HS-40 colloidal silica is used as a silicon (Si) source in the synthesis of zeolites,[1] sulphate sodalite, and aluminosilicate gels.[2]

Application

LUDOX® HS-40 colloidal silica is utilized:
  • As a template for generating mesopores[3]
  • As an excellent binder that binds catalyst components together and provides high mechanical strength without changing catalytic properties[4]
  • As a substrate to enhance substrate adhesion in zeolites[5]
  • In the preparation of nitrogen-doped carbon (NMC), which serves as catalyst support[6]

Legal Information

LUDOX is a registered trademark of W.R. Grace & Co.-Conn.

Storage Class Code

12 - Non Combustible Liquids

WGK

nwg

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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STBK8909
STBK7723
STBK4295

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Control of the pore size distribution inside the RuO2 catalyst by using silica nanosphere particle for highly efficient water electrolysis
C Baik et al.
Microporous and Mesoporous Materials : The Official Journal of the International Zeolite Association, 309, 110567-110567 (2020)
Deposition of oriented zeolite A films: in situ and secondary growth
LC Boudreau, et al.
Journal of Membrane Science, 152, 41-59 (1999)
Economical synthesis of high-silica LTA zeolites: A step forward in developing a new commercial NH3-SCR catalyst
D Jo, et al.
Applied Catalysis. B, Environmental, 243, 212-219 (2019)
Optimization of process parameters on the extrusion of honeycomb shaped monolith of H-ZSM-5 zeolite
A Aranzabal, et al.
Chemical Engineering Journal, 162, 415-423 (2010)
The separation of cells and subcellular particles by colloidal silica density gradient centrifugation.
Wolff D A.
Methods in Cell Biology, 10, 85-104 (1975)
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  1. How can I determine the shelf life / expiration / retest date of this product?

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    1. If this product has an expiration or retest date, it will be shown on the Certificate of Analysis (COA, CofA). If there is no retest or expiration date listed on the product's COA, we do not have suitable stability data to determine a shelf life. For these products, the only date on the COA will be the release date; a retest, expiration, or use-by-date will not be displayed.
      For all products, we recommend handling per defined conditions as printed in our product literature and website product descriptions. We recommend that products should be routinely inspected by customers to ensure they perform as expected.
      For products without retest or expiration dates, our standard warranty of 1 year from the date of shipment is applicable.
      For more information, please refer to the Product Dating Information document: https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/deepweb/assets/sigmaaldrich/marketing/global/documents/449/386/product-dating-information-mk.pdf

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  2. How is shipping temperature determined? And how is it related to the product storage temperature?

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    1. Products may be shipped at a different temperature than the recommended long-term storage temperature. If the product quality is sensitive to short-term exposure to conditions other than the recommended long-term storage, it will be shipped on wet or dry-ice. If the product quality is NOT affected by short-term exposure to conditions other than the recommended long-term storage, it will be shipped at ambient temperature. As shipping routes are configured for minimum transit times, shipping at ambient temperature helps control shipping costs for our customers. For more information, please refer to the Storage and Transport Conditions document: https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/deepweb/assets/sigmaaldrich/marketing/global/documents/316/622/storage-transport-conditions-mk.pdf

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  3. What is the smallest size of the silica particles?

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    1. The Ludox products have an average particle size range of 7nm to 22nm. Please see the Ludox product comparison table below:

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