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Absorptive glass

US3955991A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 2, 1967
Grant dateMay 11, 1976
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Expiry dateMar 2, 1987

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC03C4/08
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Glass having an extremely high absorption coefficient for incident light in fiber optical image transfer devices and working compatibility with conventional light-conducting glasses used in the manufacture of such devices. The glass consists essentially of lanthanum trioxide, boron oxide, manganese dioxide, a colorant and glass forming, modifying and stabilizing ingredients.

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