Can Amorphous SiO2 React with Metals or Carbon to Produce Nano Sized Particles?

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The discussion centers on the potential reaction of amorphous SiO2 (silica) with metals or carbon to produce nano-sized particles, specifically examining the reaction SiO2 + 2C = SiC + CO. The user successfully obtained amorphous SiO2 using a planetary ball mill after 20 hours of milling but seeks further information on the reactivity of this material. Recommendations include researching "Silica Fume" and "Carbothermal Synthesis" for relevant literature and methodologies.

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  • Understanding of amorphous materials and their properties
  • Familiarity with planetary ball milling techniques
  • Knowledge of carbothermal synthesis processes
  • Basic chemistry of silicon and carbon reactions
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  • Research "Silica Fume" for applications and properties in nanomaterial synthesis
  • Study "Carbothermal Synthesis" to understand the production of silicon carbide
  • Explore methods for characterizing nano-sized particles
  • Investigate the effects of milling time on particle size and reactivity
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I get amorphous SiO2 (quartz) using planetary ball mill after 20h of milling, although my aim was to get nano sized particles. My question is if I can react it with some metals or carbon, for example if the reaction:
SiO2 + 2C = SiC + CO
will occur.
If anyone can help me to find some literature in internet or some books or articles about amorphous behavior.

Thanks!
 
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Try searching using the terms Silica Fume and Carbothermal Synthesis.
 
Chemisttree thanks a lot, I searched in internet and I will look in some books at my work.

Rasputin
 

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