Influence of pH, Temperature and Sample Size on Natural and Enforced Syneresis of Precipitated Silica
The production of silica is performed by mixing an inorganic, silicate-based precursor and an acid. Monomeric silicic acid forms and polymerizes to amorphous silica particles. Both further polymerization and agglomeration of the particles lead to a gel network. Since polymerization continues after g...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-12-01
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Series: | Polymers |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/7/12/1528 |