Polymers, fractals, and ceramic materials

Journal Article · Thu Feb 23 23:00:00 EST 1989 · Science (Washington, D.C.); (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1126/science.243.4894.1023· OSTI ID:6862301

Schaefer, D W ^[1]

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1. Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)

Concepts borrowed from polymer science have been applied to tailor the properties of inorganic materials, especially those derived from amorphous precursors. Fractal geometry can be used to characterize macromolecular precursors and to relate their structures to kinetic growth processes. Within the silica system, for example, it is possible to manipulate the conditions of solution polymerization to yield a variety of macromolecules from branched chains to smooth colloidal particles. 34 refs., 6 figs.

• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP00789
• OSTI ID: 6862301
• Journal Information: Science (Washington, D.C.); (USA), Journal Name: Science (Washington, D.C.); (USA) Vol. 243:4894; ISSN SCIEA; ISSN 0036-8075
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

36 MATERIALS SCIENCE
360201* -- Ceramics
Cermets
& Refractories-- Preparation & Fabrication
360601 -- Other Materials-- Preparation & Manufacture
CERAMICS
CHALCOGENIDES
CHEMICAL PREPARATION
DATA
EXPERIMENTAL DATA
FRACTALS
INFORMATION
MINERALS
NUMERICAL DATA
OXIDE MINERALS
OXIDES
OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
POLYMERS
SILICA
SILICON COMPOUNDS
SILICON OXIDES
SYNTHESIS