ORMOCERs organically modified ceramics

Also other oxides such as for example Z1O2 were reacted in solution with other organic compounds to form amorphous hybrid composites. The name Ormocers (organically modified ceramics) was then used by Schmidt for these new materials. 

Ormocers (Organically Modified Ceramics) were used by Stoch et al. (1994) in the waterproofing and consolidation of the surface oflimestone and sandstone. Wetting angle, porosity and water absorption were measured prior to and after treatment. 

Note 2 Though it is a commonly used acronym for organically modified ceramic, Ormocer is a registered trademark and as such its terminological use is strongly discouraged. 

The term ormocer derives from organically modified ceramic and these materials were developed at the Fraunhofer Institute, Wurzburg, Germany. Their original use was as speciality coatings for various technical applications, such as protective coatings. 

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