Improvement of the mechanical properties of glass by gel-derived silica coatings has been observed. The experimental results were analysed in terms of flaw size distribution and strengthening mechanisms were interpreted as a healing effect.
Origin
Gemppm-Cnrs, Villeurbanne
Journal Title
Riv Staz Sper Vetro 1990 20 6 225-229
Sector
General
Class
G 557