AGGLOMERATES OF PRECIPITATED SILICA, METHOD FOR THEIR PREPARATION AND THEIR USE AS FILTER MEDIUM IN GAS FILTRATION

摘要

The present invention relates to a method of producing a material comprising agglomerated particles of precipitated silica, comprising preparing a solution of at least two metal salts (Me), wherein the metal ions are divalent or polyvalent. A solution of alkali metal (M) silicate having a molar ratio SiO₂/M₂O of 1 - 4 is prepared. Said solutions are mixed and the mixture stirred, allowing a coagulum to immediately form. The coagulum is rinsed, collected, dewatered, impregnated and processed to provide a material having a dry matter content of >75%, preferably >97%. A material obtainable by the process is also provided.