Abstract: Non-fused hollow glass microspheres that consist primarily of silicate are rendered more water-resistant by treatment with multivalent metals. The hollow microspheres are slurried with water and then a solution of a multivalent metal salt such as Al.sub.2 (SO.sub.4).sub.3 is added to the slurry. The rate of the addition is controlled so that the pH can be regulated. Separating, washing and drying complete the preparation.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 27, 1982
Date of Patent:
October 25, 1983
Assignee:
PQ Corporation
Inventors:
David I. Netting, Bruce D. Spivack, James P. Cunnion, Jr.