Metal oxide coated substrates are disclosed comprising a three dimensional
substrate having a coating of metal oxide on at least a portion of all three dimensions
thereof and having a polymeric inner core, produced by a unique process having
particular applicability to the manufacture of tin oxide coated three dimensional
substrates. Certain novel coated substrates, such as flakes, spheres and porous
substrates are disclosed. The coated substrates are useful in polymers, catalysis,
heating and shielding applications.