Tetramethylammonium silicate solution (CAS 53116-81-7)
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Tetramethylammonium silicate solution is a compound that functions as a catalyst in the synthesis of silica-based materials. It acts by facilitating the hydrolysis and condensation of silicate precursors, promoting the formation of silica nanoparticles or films. The tetramethylammonium cation stabilizes the silicate species, allowing for controlled nucleation and growth of silica structures. This solution can also act as a pH modifier, influencing the rate of silicate polymerization and the resulting morphology of the silica products. It can serve as a template or structure-directing agent, influencing the arrangement and porosity of the final silica materials. In this way, tetramethylammonium silicate solution plays a role in directing the formation of tailored silica-based materials for various applications in materials science and nanotechnology.
Tetramethylammonium silicate solution (CAS 53116-81-7) References
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Tetramethylammonium silicate solution, 100 ml | sc-251201 | 100 ml | $40.00 |