Spheriglass® 2024 Solid Glass Microspheres

Technical Data Sheet1

SPHERIGLASS® Solid Glass Spheres are high performance funconal fillers & extenders offering unique
advantages when used in thermoplasc and thermoset systems.
They are used by formulators in automove, aerospace, chemical, electronic and other industries to en-
hance performance and reduce reject rates in producon, and to improve thermoplasc and thermoset
properes. These products disperse evenly, pack closely and wet-out easily in resin compounds. They are
available uncoated, or coated with coupling agents suited to a wide variety of resin chemistries.

PRODUCT DESIGNATION SPHERIGLASS 2024

Composition Inorganic Soda Lime Glass (Type A)
Appearance White Powder
Physical Form Spherical, non porous
CAS Number 65997-17-3
EC Number 266-046-0

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION (TYPICAL)

SiO2 70 - 75%
Na2O 12 - 15%
K2O 0 - 1.5%
CaO 7 - 12%
MgO 0 - 5%
Al2O3 0.1 - 2.5%
Fe2O3 0 - 0.5%

SIZE GRADATION
Sieve Size [µm] % passing Test Method
CILAS Laser Particle Analyser ISO 13320-1
250 100
FRAUNHOFER Correlation.
212 90 - 100 The analysis is done by laser scattering. We cannot
106 0 - 20 guaranty that traces of coarse particles are not there.
90% of microspheres
106 - 212 µm
between

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Typical values, not for specificaon purposes
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Test Method
Refractive Index 1.51 ISO 489 / ASTM D542
Specific Gravity 2.5 g/cm3 ISO 787/10
Bulk Density 1.51 – 1.52 g/cm3 ISO 787/11 ASTM D3101-78

CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Test Method
Oil Absorption 18 g/100g ISO 787/5 ASTM D1483
pH @ 25 ºC in H2O 11-12 ISO 787-9
Chemical Resistance 0.05% Na2O
ISO 787-3
In H2O, 4 Hours @ 90ºC extract
% weight loss, 1Hour H2O
11.1 ISO 787-4
Boiling
Hydrolytic Class 3 DIN ISO 719

ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES
Dielectric Constant @1MHz
6.9
20ºC
Volume Resistivity @ 25ºC 6.5 x 10-12 ohm*cm
Resistivity 105 ohm*m

THERMAL PROPERTIES
Softening Point 730 ºC
Annealing Point 548 ºC
Coefficient of Expansion 90 x 10-7
Specific Heat 750 J/Kg*K (0 to 300ºC)
Thermal Conductivity 0.84 W/m*K
Thermal Diffusivity @ 20ºC 5 x 107 m2/sec

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Young Modulus 68.9 GPa
Rigidity Modulus 29.6 GPa
Poisson’s Ratio 0.21
Crush Resistance >30,000 psi @ 207 MPa
Knoop Hardness 515 Kg/mm2
Rockwell Hardness 47 RC
Mohs Hardness 6 – 6.5

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Typical values, not for specificaon purposes
 Glass Microspheres benefits
Spheriglass® solid glass microspheres are available in
sizes ranging from 5 to 850 microns in diameter. In addi-
on to the benefits outlines earlier, Spheriglass® offers:
Product/
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Solid smooth transparent shape
Non flammability Service
• Lowest surface-to-volume rao
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Uniform dispersion
High Abrasion resistance
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• Low uniform shrinkage
• High compressive strength
Packaging:
• High Flexures modulus Spheriglass® Solid Glass Microspheres are available in 25kg
paper bag with PE liners and various bulk bags to suit our cus-
tomer's requirements. Details of packaging opons are availa-
ble as a separate document.
Samples in sufficient quanty for tesng are available on re-
quest.

Safety Informa!on:
Spheriglass® Solid Glass Microspheres are moderately alkaline,
and prolonged exposure may irritate the respiratory tract. In
dusty environments, the use of a NIOSH-approved mask or
respirator is recommended. Material Safety Data Sheets
(MSDS) can be supplied on request.

Storage:
Our packaging is designed to protect damages during shipment
and handling. Some cauons are given for a proper storage:
Store micro-spheres containers in dry condions.
Parally used containers should be ghtly closed, not le9 open
to the atmospheres for extended periods,
The products are hydroscopic and will tend to agglomerate
upon prolonged exposure to moisture and humidity.

Other Product Range:

Sphericel® Ultra-Fine Hollow Glass Microspheres
Q-Cel® Ultra-light Hollow Microspheres
SpheriWhite® Colour-Enhancing Solid Glass Microspheres
Luxsil® Hollow Glass Microspheres for cosmec applicaons
Spacer Beads Solid Glass Microspheres for the bonding lines
A & P series Technical Quality Solid Glass Microspheres
Q-Cel® ONG Hollow Microspheres for Oil Well Cemenng

Information contained in this publication (and otherwise supplied to users) is

based on our general experience and is given in good faith, but we are unable to
accept the responsibility in respect of factors which are outside our knowledge
or control.
Potters Europe (EGM Division), Potters Hollow Spheres & Potters Europe are
trading names of Potters Ballotini Limited
Q-Cel®, Sphericel®, Spheriglass®, SpheriWhite® and Luxsil® are registered Potters Europe
trademarks of Potters Industries LLC.

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