GLASS-CERAMIC LI-AL-SI-O COMPOSITION AND PROCESS FOR ITS PRODUCTION

摘要

In the process according to the invention, a gel is prepared by hydrolysis and polycondensation of precursor compounds which comprise at least silicon alcoholate and aluminum alcoholate and inorganic compounds of lithium and/or magnesium, the solvent is removed, and the gel obtained is subjected to a heat treatment resulting in dehydration and oxidation, then to compacting and ceramisization. The composition obtained is substantially in the form of solid ceramic solutions, such as .beta.-spodumene, cordierite and mullite.