| abstract |
A process for the preparation of a silicate compound, comprises (1) providing at least one layered silicate; and (2) mixing the layered silicate with water and at least one silicon containing compound according to formula R 4-m Si[-(SiR 2 ) n -R] m wherein at least one residue R is a leaving group and none of the residues R contains Si; m is 0, 1, 2, 3, 4; and n is an integer greater than or equal to 0. |