Process entailing sol-gel production of silica glass
US6386002B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 17, 1997 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC03C1/006
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A silica-water dispersion suitable for use as a sol for sol-gel fabrication is produced from a silica-water mixture with addition of alkaline agent. The agent functions to increase viscosity so as to improve dispersing efficiency during shear mixing.
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