Various factors related to the viscosity of silica sol
including SiO 2 content
temperature
pH value and shape
size and compactness of colloid
thickness of hydrated layer
electric charge electrolyte as well as polymetre etc.
were analyzed. Viscosity related to microstructure of silica sol is a key index for silica sol quality. Sufficient attention should be paid to the viscosity index in production and usage of silica sol.