The hydrolysis process of bis-1,2-(triethoxysilyl)ethane (BTSE) was studied in aqueous and methanol solutions at pH 4. Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) evaluation of different solutions was carried out for 7
days. Unlike other researches, methanol-rich soluThe hydrolysis process of bis-1,2-(triethoxysilyl)ethane (BTSE) was studied in aqueous and methanol solutions at pH 4. Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) evaluation of different solutions was carried out for 7
days. Unlike other researches, methanol-rich solutions are proven
inadequate to reach a complete hydrolysis process. In water-rich
solutions, hydrolysis takes place for 3 days, 85% of the silane
molecules being transformed into silanols; this amount continues
increasing up to the seventh day of hydrolysis.[+][-]