Preparation of alumina fibre mats by a sol–gel spinning technique

High alumina fibre mats (with 2 and 4 wt% silica) having a web-like structure have been fabricated directly during synthesis by a sol–gel technique. Points of fusion in gel fibre mats helped in the formation of a web-like fibrous body having reasonable strength and very little dust formation after c...

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Published in:Ceramics international 1999-01, Vol.25 (6), p.539-543
Main Authors: Venkatesh, R., Chakrabarty, P.K., Siladitya, B., Chatterjee, M., Ganguli, D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Building materials. Ceramics. Glasses
Ceramic and carbon fibers
Ceramic industries
Chemical industry and chemicals
Exact sciences and technology
Technical ceramics
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Summary:High alumina fibre mats (with 2 and 4 wt% silica) having a web-like structure have been fabricated directly during synthesis by a sol–gel technique. Points of fusion in gel fibre mats helped in the formation of a web-like fibrous body having reasonable strength and very little dust formation after calcination. Incorporation of silica as an additive, extended the stability range of the metastable transition phases of alumina, thereby increasing the strength of the alumina fibres and of the mats in general. Strong and resilient fibrous preforms could be obtained by a single step sol–gel method followed by thermal treatment.
ISSN:0272-8842
1873-3956
DOI:10.1016/S0272-8842(97)00092-8