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Cristobalite • GoreSil®

Our Cristobalite and GoreSil are synthesized from high purity quartz using a solid state, high heat manufacturing process that yields a consistently high conversion and a high purity. C.E.D. uses no additives (mineralizers) in the manufacture of these products.

Features

C1 - Cristobalite, Magnification: 150X
C1 - Cristobalite, Magnification: 500X
  • Low Refractive Index
  • Crystal Surface Terminates with Siloxane Groups
  • Rounded Particle Geometry
  • High mohs Hardness
  • High Coefficient of Thermal Expansion
  • Non-reactive, Completely Inert
  • Low Oil Absorption
  • Low Moisture Content

Benefits

  • Little or No Haze in Clear or Semi-transparent Coatings
  • Low Sensitivity to Moisture Pick-up
  • Excellent Surface for Silane Treatments
  • Less Abrasive than Quartz
  • Provides Coatings with High Apparent Opacity
  • Very Effective as an Pigment Extender
  • Excellent Abrasion, Scrub and Burnish Resistance
  • Withstands Rapid or Frequent Temperature Changes
  • Acid and Alkali Resistance in Formulated Products
  • Performs Well in High Solid, High Viscosity Formulations
  • Ideal for Moisture Sensitive Systems and Formulations

Applications and Industries Currently Served

• High Precision Investment Casting

  • Precision Dental Appliances
  • Jewelry, via the Lost Wax Process
  • Close Tolerance Electronic Parts

• Abrasives and Polishing Media

• Coatings

• Fillers

PHOTOS:  | (Top) Cristobalite 150x | (Bottom) Cristobalite 500x  |