Glass precursor gel and methods to treat with microwave energy
US10364176B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 3, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 30, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC03C3/078
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A glass precursor gel and methods of melting the glass precursor gel are disclosed. The glass precursor gel contains a bulk amorphous oxide-based matrix that contains one or more synthesis byproducts. One method includes obtaining the glass precursor gel with the bulk amorphous oxide-based matrix having one or more synthesis byproducts, exposing the glass precursor gel to microwave radiation, and heating and/or melting the glass precursor gel into a molten glass with the microwave radiation by way of the one or more synthesis byproducts.
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