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Preparing Silica Aerogel Monoliths via a Rapid Supercritical Extraction Method
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Preparing Silica Aerogel Monoliths via a Rapid Supercritical Extraction Method

Preparing Silica Aerogel Monoliths via a Rapid Supercritical Extraction Method

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February 28, 2014

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10.3791/51421-v

DOI:
10.3791/51421-v

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February 28, 2014

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1Department of Chemistry,Union College, 2Department of Mechanical Engineering,Union College

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This article describes a rapid supercritical extraction method for fabricating silica aerogels. By utilizing a confined mold and hydraulic hot press, monolithic aerogels can be made in eight hours or less.

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Carroll, M. K., Anderson, A. M., Gorka, C. A. Preparing Silica Aerogel Monoliths via a Rapid Supercritical Extraction Method. J. Vis. Exp. (84), e51421, doi:10.3791/51421 (2014).

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