Synthesis of fused silica by flame hydrolysis

Author

James Edward Rourke

Abstract

"Apparatus to synthesize and dope high purity, optical quality fused silica by flame hydrolysis was constructed. Fused silica samples containing 0, <35, 35 and 90 ppm niobium were synthesized and characterized by the following properties: purity, refractive index, radiation damage resistance, and transmission spectra. The properties of the undoped sample were shown to be comparable to those of available commercial fused silica. Deviations in the properties of the doped samples from those of the undoped samples were explained in terms of the niobium content"--Abstract, page ii.

Advisor(s)

Ownby, P. D.

Committee Member(s)

Day, D. E.
Mayhan, Kenneth G.

Department(s)

Materials Science and Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Ceramic Engineering

Sponsor(s)

Dynasil Corporation of America

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

1974

Pagination

vi, 29 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (page 29).

Rights

© 1974 James Edward Rourke, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

HydrolysisSilica, VitreousNiobium

Thesis Number

T 2935

Print OCLC #

6020368

Electronic OCLC #

914170887

Recommended Citation

Rourke, James Edward, "Synthesis of fused silica by flame hydrolysis" (1974). Masters Theses. 3474.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/3474