Micro silica, also known as silicon soot or micro silica powder, is an amorphous form of silicon dioxide. It is produced as a byproduct in electric arc furnaces during the production of silicon or silicon alloys. As such, it can be considered a byproduct of factories that produce silicon and its alloys. This material is used in various industries, It is more commonly known as a premium pozzolan (super pozzolan) and is used to improve the properties of concrete.
silicon | aluminium | Calcium oxide | Carbon | heat loss |
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%90 | %0/87 | %0/77 | %1/8 | %53/2 |