Differences in the morphology and vibrational dynamics of crystalline, glassy and amorphous silica – commercial implications
Stewart F. Parker, U. Klehm, P. Albers
Abstract
The presence of residual water and the silanol groups in silicas are of crucial importance for their commercial applications.
Topics & Concepts
Amorphous solidMorphology (biology)Materials scienceDynamics (music)Chemical physicsAmorphous silicaChemical engineeringNanotechnologyCrystallographyChemistryGeologyPsychologyEngineeringPaleontologyPedagogyGlass properties and applicationsBuilding materials and conservationClay minerals and soil interactions