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Characterization Of Ultralow-Density Silica Aerogels Made From A Condensed Silica Precursor

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  28 February 2011

Lawrence W. Hrubesah ,
Thomas M. Tillotson  and
John F. Poco
Lawrence W. Hrubesah
Affiliation:
Chemistry and Material Science Department, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA 94550
Thomas M. Tillotson
Affiliation:
Chemistry and Material Science Department, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA 94550
John F. Poco
Affiliation:
Chemistry and Material Science Department, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA 94550
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Abstract

Silica aerogels having densities in the range of 0.003 to 0.05 g/cm3, have been prepared from a condensed silica formulation involving a two-step hydrolysis/condensation process with tetramethoxysilane (TMOS). This work describes the preparation of these unique ultralow-density aerogels, and compares several of their properties with those of aerogels made by a single step, base catalysed process.

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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 180: Symposium A – Better Ceramics Through Chemistry IV , 1990 , 315
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1990

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