Silicon zirconium alkoxide

Description

[Fraunhofer Institut fur Silicatforschung, Germany] An inorganic sol-gel material. Silicon zirconium alkoxide, SZA, was developed as a consolidant for loose paint layers on stained glass windows. The mixture of silicon and zirconium alkoxide combine through a sequence of hydrolysis and condensation reactions to form a cross linked Si-O-Zr network. The reaction is initiated by the addition of water. When added to glass or ceramics, SZA forms an irreversible bond.

Synonyms and Related Terms

SZA

Additional Information

° H.Romich, M.Pilz, D.R.Fuchs, "A New Material for Glass Conservation: Perspectives for Ceramics Heritage" in The Ceramics Cultural Heritage, P.Vincenzini (ed.), Faenza: Techna Srl: 613-620. ° S.Bradley, Y.Shashoua, W.Walker, M.Pilz, "A Novel Inorganic Polymer for the Conservation of Ceramic Objects" in ICOM Preprints, Lyon, 1999. p.770-776