Quartz, zeolites, gemstones, perovskite type oxides, ferrite, carbon allotropes, complex coordinated compounds and many more -- all products now being produced using hydrothermal technology. Handbook of Hydrothermal Technology brings together the latest techniques in this rapidly advancing field in one exceptionally useful, long-needed volume. The handbook provides a single source for understanding how aqueous solvents or mineralizers work under temperature and pressure to dissolve and recrystallize normally insoluble materials, and decompose or recycle any waste material. The result, as the authors show in the book, is technologically the most efficient method in crystal growth, materials processing, and waste treatment. The book gives scientists and technologists an overview of the entire subject including: À Evolution of the technology from geology to widespread industrial use. À Descriptions of equipment used in the process and how it works. À Problems involved with the growth of crystals, processing of technological materials, environmental and safety issues. À Analysis of the direction of today's technology.
In addition, readers get a close look at the hydrothermal synthesis of zeolites, fluorides, sulfides, tungstates, and molybdates, as well as native elements and simple oxides. Delving into the commercial production of various types, the authors clarify the effects of temperature, pressure, solvents, and various other chemical components on the hydrothermal processes.
1. 7.1 Introduction 2. 7.2 Crystal Chemical Background 3. 7.3 Rare Earth Silicates 4. 7.4 Phase Formation of Rare Earth Silicates (in Aqueous Solvents) 5. 7.5 Crystal Chemical Significance of Phase Formation 6. 7.6 Degree of Silification 7. 7.7 Properties of Rare Earth Silicates 8. 7.8 Sodium Zirconium Silicates 9. 7.9 Growth of Selected Silicates 10. 7.10 Hydrothermal Growth of Lithium Silicates 11. 7.11 Hydrothermal Growth of Germanates 12. 7.12 Properties of Germanates 13. 7.13 Hydrothermal Growth of Phosphates 14. 7.14 Hydrothermal Growth of Mixed Valent Metal Phosphates 15. 7.15 Properties of Rare Earth and Mixed Valent Metal Phosphates 16. 7.16 Hydrothermal Synthesis of Vanadates 17. 7.17 Hydrothermal Synthesis of Borates 18. References 19. 8. Hydrothermal Synthesis and Crystal Growth of Fluorides, Sulfides, Tungstates, Molybdates, and Related Compounds (Coordinated Complex Crystals, Part II) 20. 9. Hydrothermal Synthesis of Native Elements and Simple Oxides 21. 10. Hydrothermal Technology for Nanotechnology—A Technology for Processing of Advanced Materials 22. 10.1 Introduction 23. 10.2 Current Trends in Hydrothermal Technology 24. 10.3 New Concepts in Hydrothermal Technology 25. 10.4 Hydrothermal Processing of Fine Particles 26. 10.5 Hydrothermal Technology for Nanotechnology 27. 10.6 Hydrothermal Processing of Selected Advanced Materials 28. 10.7 Hydrothermal Processing of Organic–Inorganic Hybrid Nanoparticles 29. 10.8 Hydrothermal Processing of Bioceramics 30. 10.9 Hydrothermal Technology for the Twenty-First Century 31. 10.10 Future Trends in Hydrothermal Research 32. References 33. Index
Quartz, zeolites, gemstones, perovskite type oxides, ferrite, carbon allotropes, complex coordinated compounds and many more -- all products now being produced using hydrothermal technology. Handbook of Hydrothermal Technology brings together the latest techniques in this rapidly advancing field in one exceptionally useful, long-needed volume. The handbook provides a single source for understanding how aqueous solvents or mineralizers work under temperature and pressure to dissolve and recrystallize normally insoluble materials, and decompose or recycle any waste material. The result, as the authors show in the book, is technologically the most efficient method in crystal growth, materials processing, and waste treatment. The book gives scientists and technologists an overview of the entire subject including: À Evolution of the technology from geology to widespread industrial use. À Descriptions of equipment used in the process and how it works. À Problems involved with the growth of crystals, processing of technological materials, environmental and safety issues. À Analysis of the direction of today's technology.
In addition, readers get a close look at the hydrothermal synthesis of zeolites, fluorides, sulfides, tungstates, and molybdates, as well as native elements and simple oxides. Delving into the commercial production of various types, the authors clarify the effects of temperature, pressure, solvents, and various other chemical components on the hydrothermal processes.
1. 7.1 Introduction 2. 7.2 Crystal Chemical Background 3. 7.3 Rare Earth Silicates 4. 7.4 Phase Formation of Rare Earth Silicates (in Aqueous Solvents) 5. 7.5 Crystal Chemical Significance of Phase Formation 6. 7.6 Degree of Silification 7. 7.7 Properties of Rare Earth Silicates 8. 7.8 Sodium Zirconium Silicates 9. 7.9 Growth of Selected Silicates 10. 7.10 Hydrothermal Growth of Lithium Silicates 11. 7.11 Hydrothermal Growth of Germanates 12. 7.12 Properties of Germanates 13. 7.13 Hydrothermal Growth of Phosphates 14. 7.14 Hydrothermal Growth of Mixed Valent Metal Phosphates 15. 7.15 Properties of Rare Earth and Mixed Valent Metal Phosphates 16. 7.16 Hydrothermal Synthesis of Vanadates 17. 7.17 Hydrothermal Synthesis of Borates 18. References 19. 8. Hydrothermal Synthesis and Crystal Growth of Fluorides, Sulfides, Tungstates, Molybdates, and Related Compounds (Coordinated Complex Crystals, Part II) 20. 9. Hydrothermal Synthesis of Native Elements and Simple Oxides 21. 10. Hydrothermal Technology for Nanotechnology—A Technology for Processing of Advanced Materials 22. 10.1 Introduction 23. 10.2 Current Trends in Hydrothermal Technology 24. 10.3 New Concepts in Hydrothermal Technology 25. 10.4 Hydrothermal Processing of Fine Particles 26. 10.5 Hydrothermal Technology for Nanotechnology 27. 10.6 Hydrothermal Processing of Selected Advanced Materials 28. 10.7 Hydrothermal Processing of Organic–Inorganic Hybrid Nanoparticles 29. 10.8 Hydrothermal Processing of Bioceramics 30. 10.9 Hydrothermal Technology for the Twenty-First Century 31. 10.10 Future Trends in Hydrothermal Research 32. References 33. Index
