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Method for making monolithic metal oxide aerogels

Patent ·
OSTI ID:20013834
Transparent, monolithic metal oxide aerogels of varying densities are produced using a method in which a metal alkoxide solution and a catalyst solution are prepared separately and reacted. The resulting hydrolyzed-condensed colloidal solution is gelled, and the wet gel is contained within a sealed, but gas permeable, containment vessel during supercritical extraction of the solvent. The containment vessel is enclosed within an aqueous atmosphere that is above the supercritical temperature and pressure of the solvent of the metal alkoxide solution.
Sponsoring Organization:
US Department of Energy
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
OSTI ID:
20013834
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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