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Physical Properties of Dried Na2O-SiO2 Monoliths

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  25 February 2011

Rounan Li  and
L. L. Hench
Rounan Li
Affiliation:
Advanced Materials Research Center, University of Florida, One Progress Blvd., #14, Alachua, FL 32615
L. L. Hench
Affiliation:
Advanced Materials Research Center, University of Florida, One Progress Blvd., #14, Alachua, FL 32615
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Abstract

Dried monolithic gels of compositions XNa2O-(1-X)SiO2 (with X from 0 mol% to 7 mol%) were obtained by acid catalyzed sol-gel processing using tetramethylorthosilicate and NaNO3. Optically clear monoliths in the range of 20 to 90 mm diameter by 3 to 20 mm thickness were routinely produced by controlling the processing schedule. Complete drying in air without cracking was achieved at 180°C from 10–14 days. The bulk density and optical properties of the gels, characterized by UV/VIS/NIR transmission, IR reflection and index of refraction, showed a compositional dependence on Na2O similar to melt glasses of the same Na2O content. However, the true density and microhardness decreased with Na2O content in contrast to melt glasses.

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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 121: Symposium H – Better Ceramics Through Chemistry III , 1988 , 589
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1988

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