Method of casting aerogels
Patent
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OSTI ID:5446374
The invention describes a method for making monolithic castings of transparent silica aerogel with densities in the range from 0.001 g/cm[sup 3] to 0.6 g/cm[sup 3]. Various shapes of aerogels are cast in flexible polymer molds which facilitate removal and eliminate irregular surfaces. Mold dimensions are preselected to account for shrinkage of aerogel which occurs during the drying step of supercritical extraction of solvent. 2 figures.
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-48;
- Assignee:
- Univ. of California, Oakland, CA (United States)
- Patent Number(s):
- A; US 5242647
- Application Number:
- PPN: US 7-738023
- OSTI ID:
- 5446374
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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