While CAB-O-SIL silicas and SpectrAl aluminas are primarily used as rheology modifiers, reinforcing fillers, and free-flow additives in silicones, adhesives, sealants, coatings and toners, there are many other applications that make use of  the unique properties and functionality of these particles.

Properties of:

Silica	Alumina
Negative surface charge	Positive surface charge
Thermally insulative	Thermally conductive
Electrically resistive	Electrically resistive
Amorphous	Mixture of delta, theta, gamma and amorphous
Refractive Index ~1.46	Refractive Index ~1.76

Explore the applications and properties of our silicas and aluminas and consider how Cabot's particles can provide the performance needed in your application.