ISSN:
1573-4803
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
Notes:
Abstract The synthesis of glasses from gels has recently aroused considerable interest both from the theoretical and practical standpoint. The conditions of gel formation which determine the structure of the wet gel are first examined. During the drying process, which is a decisive step in the obtention of monolithic gels, an essential role is played by capillary forces. It is shown that, among the various methods of obtaining monolithic gels, that based on the hypercritical evacuation of the solvent is the most reliable.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01203507
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