Colloidal Silica for Catalyst Manufacturing

Nalco Water produces a range of colloidal silica products that are highly suitable components for fluid catalytic cracking (FCC), chemical and environmental catalyst manufacturing. Our product range include high purity colloidal silica with controlled particle size, several low and ultra-low sodium options and features suited for many different types of catalysts and zeolite synthesis.

Our committed research, development and engineering teams work with customers to develop custom products that suit their application requirements. Our quality product line combined with superior technical support help catalyst manufacturers better control catalyst reaction time, improve process efficiencies, optimize catalyst performance and reduce emissions.

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Catalyst Binders

Nalco Water offers a range of colloidal silica products that are well-suited for use as catalyst binders. Our colloidal silica designed for catalyst binder applications ;help manufacturers:

  • Improve catalyst strength
  • Enhance attrition resistance
  • Tune catalyst support porosity
  • Maintain high surface area during application

We also understand the technical requirements for catalyst formulators, and we encourage strong research-to-research collaboration with our customers.

Silica-Based Zeolite Nutrients

Nalco Water's expertise in designing novel nanoparticles provides the formulator with new options to improve manufacturing efficiency and final catalyst performance, including the following benefits:

  • Nanoparticle silica promotes more efficient zeolite formation
  • Atomic level mixtures of silica and alumina promote efficient crystallization of zeolites
  • Ultra high purity levels are available to reduce crystal defects
  • Strong research-to-research collaboration

Additionally, emerging nanoparticle solutions with nanozeolite applications are currently being offered by Nalco Water, where high surface area and activity can be further leveraged.

Catalyst Product Range

Ammonia-Stabilized Colloidal Silica

Low-Metal, Ammonia Stabilized Colloidal Silica

Sodium-Stablilized Colloidal Silica

Acidic Colloidal Silica

Custom Product Development for Catalyst Applications

Our experienced RD&E teams provide customized silica sol product development to deliver solutions that are tailored to specific business needs and processes. We design products covering a wide range of:

  • Particle Size
  • Particle Size Distribution
  • Stabilized Cation
  • Concentration
  • pH
  • Package Type
  • Temperature Condition
  • Classification

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Silica-Based Coating

Our range of colloidal silica products for coating serve multiple application needs from exterior roofing to ceramic tile and more.

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Colloidal Silica for Concrete

Nalco Water offers colloidal silica products designed to serve as valuable admixtures for concrete.

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With unparalleled expertise and cutting-edge technology, we partner with customers to deliver world-class results and optimized operations. Contact us to learn how we can help you.

Nalco Water 
Colloidal Technologies Group
1601 W. Diehl Road
Naperville, Il 60563

For additional information or assistance, please contact our Colloidal Technologies Group.

Nalco Water Customer Service: +1-800-288-0879

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