GRIN optics with transition elements in gel-silica matrices

James M. Kunetz; Jon K. West; Larry L. Hench

doi:10.1117/12.132012

7 December 1992 GRIN optics with transition elements in gel-silica matrices

James M. Kunetz, Jon K. West, Larry L. Hench

Proceedings Volume 1758, Sol-Gel Optics II; (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.132012
Event: San Diego '92, 1992, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

Sol-gel technology is providing a viable alternative path towards developing doped optical components via impregnation of Type VI gel silica using a vapor or liquid phase. Past work presented an optical technique for determining quantitative mass transport properties of Cr³⁺ ions within the water filled porous phase of Type VI silica. Ion influx is measured by integrating the strong absorption bands produced by the chromium in the visible region. Diffusion coefficients are determined for an array of pore properties (radius, volume, surface area) as well as solution concentrations. Diffusion coefficients are calculated to be 2.0 X 10^-8 cm²/sec for the most restricted case and approach 1.6 X 10^-6 cm²/sec, the bulk liquid diffusion coefficient, as the ratio of diffusing solute diameter to the pore diameter decreases. Final chromium distributions are determined using electron microprobe x-ray. Higher chromium distributions are found on surfaces of the gels from which solvent is restricted from evaporating. Sample geometries affect the percent change of concentration across the cross-section.

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James M. Kunetz, Jon K. West, and Larry L. Hench "GRIN optics with transition elements in gel-silica matrices", Proc. SPIE 1758, Sol-Gel Optics II, (7 December 1992); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.132012

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