Because Cabot specializes in fine particle technology, we're able to control optical properties, particle size, particle distribution, and porosity during the manufacturing of aerogel – the end result is a highly adaptive material. 

Properties include:

• High porosity: Highly-porous structure provides high reinforcement and matting efficiency at low concentrations
• Flowability: Excellent flow properties
• Friability: Under intense dispersion conditions, particles are reduced to sub-micrometer sizes, leading to superior reinforcement.
• Hydrophobic surface: Particles repel water but can be wetted by oleophilic substances such as oils.
• Open porosity: Pores are open to each other within the structure.
• Particle size: Available in a wide range of particle sizes.
• Surface treatment: Surface groups are chemically anchored to the silica skeleton and thus are stable over a wide range of temperatures and pH.