Abstract:
CONTENTS I. Introduction 211 II. Material preparation 211 III. Forming 212 IV. The one-component system and allotropic transformations of SiO2 215 V. Conversion to cristobalite and its kinetics 216 VI. Effect of impurities on crystallisation 217 VII. Effect of atmosphere on crystallisation 218 VIII. Sintering and annealing 218 IX. Surface impregnation and sealing 222 X. Properties and applications of quartz ceramics 223