Anomalous pH changes in solutions of inert gases possibly indicating their basicity

Abstract

Notes 3081 reaction of porous glass than of pure silica can be attributed to the presence of surface boron, molecular H20 adsorbed on B-OH groups and boria islands reacting with siloxanes adjacent to the adsorption centers.Acknowledgment. Support by the Office of Naval Research through Contract Nonr 404(19) and NSF Grant GP1434 is gratefully acknowledged.