Chemical Formula: SiO₂
Physical Appearance: White, odorless fine powders. Insoluble in water, chemically stable and non-toxic.
Applications: It is used in agriculture to improve resistance to drought stress, heat stress, and salt stress. Used as a reinforcing filler in tires, and silicone rubber. In paints, it is used as anti-settling agent and rheology modifier. It is the main raw material for glass, ceramics, cement, and fiberglass.