ISSN:
1573-4854
Keywords:
aerogel
;
mechanical properties
;
sintering
;
model
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
Notes:
Abstract The mechanical strength of silica aerogels and partially densified silica aerogels are investigated. This material allows the study of properties over a great range of porosity (0–95%). The experiments are performed in tension using a bending test. The mechanical strength increases by a 4 orders of magnitude over the whole range of porosity. The results are analyzed using two geometrical models (spheres and cylinder models) which account for the mean porosity properties of the materials and allows the mechanical strength evolution from aerogels to silica glass to be modelled.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1009671118838
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