Here is a brief look at how precipitated silica is made: Step 1: Precipitation. Sodium silicate solution (water glass) and mineral acid are reacted in an agitated vessel to produce a slurry of amorphous silica particles.
An intensive property is a physical quantity whose value does not depend on the amount of the substance for which it is measured. For example, the temperature of a system in thermal equilibrium is the same as the temperature of any part of it.
BREAKING DOWN 'Capital Intensive'. In all of the above industries, a large financial commitment is required just to get the first unit of good or service produced. Once the upfront investments are made, there may be economies of scale with regards to ongoing expenses and sales growth.