Ethyl Silicate (CH3CH2O)4Si, Purity: 40.0%, APS: 200-300 nm)

Ethyl Silicate NanoPowder

Ethyl silicate nanopowder, a form of ethyl silicate with nanoparticles typically ranging in size from 1 to 100 nanometers, has several specialized applications across various fields due to its unique properties. Ethyl silicate itself is a precursor to silica (silicon dioxide) and is used in many industrial and technological processes. When reduced to nanopowder, these applications can be significantly enhanced.

Nanocomposites and Coatings

Protective Coatings:

Deployment: Ethyl silicate nanopowder is used in the production of protective coatings that offer enhanced resistance to abrasion, corrosion, and high temperatures.

Applications: Coatings for metals, ceramics, and glass, as well as protective layers in industrial machinery and electronics.

Transparent and Hard Coatings:

Deployment: It is used in the development of transparent, hard coatings that provide both optical clarity and durability.

Applications: Optical lenses, glass surfaces, and electronics.

 Catalysis and Chemical Reactions

Catalyst Supports:

Deployment: Ethyl silicate nanopowder can be used as a support material for catalysts due to its high surface area and ability to form a stable porous structure.

Applications: Catalysis in chemical manufacturing, petrochemical processing, and environmental applications.

Synthesis of Silica Nanostructures:

Deployment: It is used as a precursor in the synthesis of various silica nanostructures with applications in advanced materials and composites.

Applications: Development of silica-based nanomaterials for electronics, sensors, and energy storage.

Material Science and Engineering

Advanced Ceramics:

Deployment: Ethyl silicate nanopowder is used in the fabrication of advanced ceramics, improving their mechanical properties and thermal stability.

Applications: High-performance ceramics for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications.

Composite Materials:

Deployment: It is utilized in creating composite materials with enhanced mechanical strength and thermal resistance.

Applications: Automotive parts, construction materials, and sporting goods.

Electronics and Semiconductors

Insulating and Dielectric Layers:

Deployment: Ethyl silicate nanopowder is used in the production of insulating and dielectric layers in electronic devices due to its excellent insulating properties.

Applications: Semiconductor devices, integrated circuits, and high-frequency electronic components.

Semiconductor Processing:

Deployment: It can be used in semiconductor fabrication processes to create thin films and coatings with specific electrical properties.

Applications: Thin-film transistors, photovoltaic cells, and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS).