Date of Award
6-1947
Document Type
Open Access
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Department
Chemistry
Language
English
Abstract
The primary purpose of this investigation was to prove or disprove the existence of an equilibrium between polysilicic acid molecules and simple silicic acid molecules in a set silicic acid gel. The investigation involved the controlled dialysis of typical gels from their time mixing, through the time of set and into the aging period. Since numerous silica determinations were to be made, it was thought advisable to disregard the time consuming gravimetric method. The secondary purpose of this investigation was therefore, to determine if the colorimetric method for the determination of silica, as devised by Winkler (1) in 1914 and used by Witzel (2), could be adapted to handle the larger amounts of silica that were to be dealt with in this investigation.
Recommended Citation
Glamm, Arthur C., "Dialysis of silicic acid gels" (1947). Honors Theses. 1908.
https://digitalworks.union.edu/theses/1908
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