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A Method for Preparation of Unsupported Sol–Gel Thin Films
Author(s) -
Huling Jeffrey C.,
Messing Gary L.
Publication year - 1988
Publication title -
journal of the american ceramic society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.9
H-Index - 196
eISSN - 1551-2916
pISSN - 0002-7820
DOI - 10.1111/j.1151-2916.1988.tb05884.x
Subject(s) - sublimation (psychology) , materials science , sol gel , camphor , sintering , chemical engineering , colloid , coating , thin film , spin coating , nanotechnology , composite material , chemistry , psychology , organic chemistry , engineering , psychotherapist
Unsupported gel films 1 to 3 μm thick may be prepared from colloidal sol–gel systems by spin‐coating onto a camphor substrate. Sublimation of the camphor surface allows the film to separate and be freely sintered, giving a rapid indication of sintering behavior and microstructural development.