Colloidal Silica

Colloidal Silica: Fundamentals and Applications introduces new information on colloid science related to silica chemistry as well as theoretical and experimental aspects of significant areas of colloidal silica science and technology. This resource is dedicated to helping researchers find new uses of silica and answers to practical problems as its industrial use continues to grow steadily in traditional and novel areas. It discusses characterization, synthesis, and preparation of silica; analyzes the surface chemistry of various silicas; and explores methods for measuring particle size and useful characterization techniques for determining structure, stability, and reactivity.