Silica gel layers of different thickness have been deposited on glass sheets by dipping from gelling solutions with different concentrations of silicon alkoxide. Hardness, elastic modulus, crack formation tendency, and tensile stress in the film were measured by microindentation techniques and slide deflection.
Origin
University Of Trento
Journal Title
J Am Ceram Soc 1989 72 12 2388-2390
Sector
Flat glass
Class
F 192