From Monsanto research ... new basic materials for creative exploration:
MICRIA *MICRIA: Trademark of Monsanto Chemical Company
MICRO-FINE METAL OXIDES MICRIA AD
MICRIA AL
M I C R I A ZR
MICRIA T I S
(AI2O3, Dense)
(AI2O3, Laminar)
(2r0 2 )
(Ti0 2 )
Bulk Density (ASTM), Ibs./cu. ft.
9
2
15
25
Particle Size (Avg.), microns Width Thickness
3 0.02
5 0.02
2.5 0.06
Surface Area, sq. m/g
35
40
15
15
Oil Absorption, parts linseed oil/100 parts
180
160
80
20
AD
AL
Catalyst carrier Polishing agent Surface coatings Anti-caking agent Flow agent Thickening agent Reinforcing agent
Catalyst carrier Polishing agent Surface coatings Anti-caking agent Flow agent Solvent thickener Thermal insulation Cosmetic base Glasses, glazes, porcelains Bulking agent Reinforcing agent
ZR Whiting agent Flow agent Thickening agent Stabilizer for organic dyes Glazes and porcelains
TIS Whiting agent Polishing agent Paper chemicals Porcelain (yellow) glazes, enamels
PROPERTIES
PRODUCT
Monsanto MONSANTO CHEMICAL COMPANY RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING DIVISION DEPT. 98-B, ST. LOUIS 66, MISSOURI
Now ready for your profitable evaluation . . . metal oxides in a small-particle size range, with unique properties and performance results qualifying them for use in many fields. Example: In ceramics, they develop a microcrystalline structure to achieve high strength and fine texture—can be formed into complex shapes by slip-casting and pressing. As a reinforcing agent, they offer advantages in oxideINDUSTRIAL A N D ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
*Principal particles
s t r e n g t h e n e d m e t a l s and in p l a s t i c s and synthetic elastomers. Monsanto researchers have turned out numerous micro-fine oxides of various metals—can produce pilot-plant quantities in dense or laminar forms. Today four MICRIA products (see table) show outstanding commercial promise. To benefit from a ground-floor "speaking" acquaintance with them, write for samples and technical data.
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