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

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Amorphous SiO2 (quartz) can be produced through 20 hours of milling in a planetary ball mill, though the goal was to achieve nano-sized particles. A key inquiry is whether this amorphous silica can react with metals or carbon, specifically referencing the reaction SiO2 + 2C = SiC + CO. The discussion highlights the need for literature on the amorphous behavior of silica and suggests searching for information using terms like Silica Fume and Carbothermal Synthesis. Participants express gratitude for shared resources and indicate a commitment to further research in books and online.
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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.

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