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ULTRASIL® 7000 GR

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ULTRASIL® 7000 GR is a highly reinforcing silica that has been specifically developed for use in low-rolling-resistance passenger car tire tread compounds, commonly referred to as "Green Tires". This silica has a specific BET surface area of approximately 175 m²/g, and it exhibits excellent incorporation and dispersion behavior. When used in tire tread compounds, it imparts high abrasion resistance, excellent rolling resistance, and improved wet traction.

Functions: Reinforcement

Chemical Family: Silica

Features: Dust-Free, Excellent Traction, Good Abrasion Resistance, Good Processability, High Dispersibility, High Reinforcement, Rolling Resistance, Wet Traction

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Technologies
Chemical Description

SiO₂, synthetically produced amorphous silicon dioxide.

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Markets
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Product Applications

ULTRASIL® 7000 GR is a mechanically compacted granulate. On account of the granulation process it leads to less dust development during mixing. ULTRASIL* 7000 GR is an easily dispersible and highly reinforcing silica which was especially developed for application in low rolling resistant passenger car tire tread compounds. It imparts to tread compounds high abrasion resistance combined with excellent rolling resistance and wet traction. To achieve these properties it is necessary to use ULTRASIL* 7000 GRand a bifunctional organosilane, such as Si 69°, Si 75°, Si 266° or Si 363. Additionally, the use of diethylene glycol, triethanolamine or other alkaline accelerators might be necessary in order to achieve optimum rubber-technical data. Application fields are: Tires, mechanical rubber goods.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White granule
Physico-Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Manganese Content¹max. 6ppmInternal Method
Copper Content¹max. 6ppmInternal Method
Iron Content¹max. 400ppmInternal Method
SiO₂ Content²min. 97%ISO 3262-19
SA Ro-Tap (< 75 µm)max. 10%ISO 5794-1F
SA Ro-Tap (> 300 µm)min. 80%ISO 5794-1F
Electrical Conductivity (4% in water)max. 1300µS/cmISO 787-14
Pour Density260g/lASTM D1513
pH Value (5 % in water)6.5-ISO 787-9
Loss on Drying (2h at 105°C)5.5%ISO 787-2
Specific Surface Area (CTAB)160m²/gISO 5794-1G
Specific Surface Area (N₂, Multipoint)175m²/gISO 9277
Note

1) based on original substance
2) based on ignited substance (2 h/1000°C)
*) The given data are typical values. Specifications on request.

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information

Our silica products are inert and extremely stable chemically. However, due to their high specific surface area, they can absorb moisture and volatile organic compounds from the surrounding atmosphere. Therefore, we recommend storing the products in sealed containers in a dry, cool place, and removed from volatile organic substances. Even if a product is stored under these conditions, after a longer period it can still pick up ambient moisture over time, which could lead to its exceeding the specified moisture content. For this reason, our recommended use-by date is 24 months after date of manufacture. Product more than 24 months old should be tested for moisture content before use in order to make certain that it is still suitable for the intended application.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 years