Inorganic Fibrous Shapes
LUDOX® colloidal silica is the binder used for vacuum forming refractory fibrous shapes such as
Insulation board- Ceramic fireplace logs
- Foundry tools
- Other parts
requiring high temperature stability.
Advantages of these ceramic fiber composites bonded with LUDOX® silica are
- Low density
- Resistance to thermal shock
- Practically no thermal expansion
- Resiliency
- Resistance to mechanical shock and vibration
- Flexibility in control of product properties
- Usefulness at temperatures up to 1650°C (3000°F) with certain fibers
Properties of the composites can be varied by the type and amount of fiber or binder, different fabrication processes, post-treatments, and specialty coatings.