Chapter 12, Problem 12.125SP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The balanced equation for hydrolysis process for zinc ethoxide in sol-gel method should be determined.

Concept introduction:

The sol-gel method is a process that is used to produce metal oxide powder from a metal alkoxide. The alkoxide is an alkyl derivative molecule of alcohol. In the sol-gel method, metal alkoxide dissolves in a suitable organic solvent and then reacts with water to introduce hydrolysis reaction. After hydrolysis, the conversion of metal hydroxide sol into gel takes place. At last, the excess water from the gel is dried to get ceramic powder.