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The origins of mullite formation

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The evolution of mullite formation has been studied from Al2O3-SiO2 gels. The studies have established (a) the identity of the controversial cubic phase, (b) the chemical, structural and compositional continuity in the evolution of mullite formation, (c) the existence of solid solutions between (3∶2) and (2∶1) mullites, (d) the origins of the exotherms, and (e) the origins of mullite formation. The Al-Si spinel has a composition and structure similar to that of the (2∶1) mullite, i.e. □ x Al16-x vi[Al x Si□4-x ]ivO32.

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Low, I.M., Mcpherson, R. The origins of mullite formation. J Mater Sci 24, 926–936 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01148780

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