ISSN:
1573-4846
Keywords:
sonogel
;
aerogel
;
synthesis
;
silica glass
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract Silica glass was synthesized form TEOS and deionized water using sol-gel process. To introduce the physicochemical effects of ultrasonic waves, an ultrasonic homogenizer was used to mix reactants instead of adding cosolvents. 2-step method was chosen to separate hydrolysis reaction and condensation reaction, and thus to control the microstructure of wet gels. Wet gels were dried in 5–8 hours without cracks using supercritical drying with ethanol at 300°C and 10.34 MPa. Aerogels thus obtained have hydrophobic surfaces due to the reesterification reactions during supercritical drying. Aerogels were sintered in a tube furnace in the changing atmosphere from N2 through O2 to He. Sudden volume change was started at 1050°C and sintering was completed at 1100°C as expected. Large pores of aerogels allowed fast sintering in 16 and a half hours. Incomplete extraction in supercritical drying step produced crystals during sintering.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00486374
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