Anomalous Water
Abstract
Experiments are reported on the preparation and characterization of anomalous water. Preparations are reported with various glass substrates drawn into the form of cones. Zirconia-based glass yields the purest 'polywater' infrared spectrum and, in particular, the frequently observed band at about 1100/cm is not present. Data presented suggest that anomalous water is formed when glass reacts with certain (unidentified) air-borne organic compounds. The final product appears to be the salt of an organic acid. Mass spectroscopy suggests a molecular weight of 207 for the most thermally stable component of this material. Refractive index data show that the material is simular to that produced in the U.S.S.R., and distillation-decomposition experiments argue strongly that none of their material is polymerized water. There are still some significant differences, however.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0737295
Entities
People
- E. Trickett
- G. Entine
- H. Lingertat
- J. I. Bradspies
- S. B. Brummer