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Strengthened composite glass article and method of production

US3962515A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 21, 1975
Grant dateJun 8, 1976
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Expiry dateAug 21, 1995

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2964
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A composite glass article is disclosed that is composed of a TiO.sub.2 --Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 --SiO.sub.2 glass core portion encompassed within a compressively stressed, vitreous silica-type glass exterior portion. The composite is strengthened by heat treatment within the ranges of 600.degree.C. to 900.degree.C. to effect a non-reversible contraction of the core glass at temperatures below the lowest glass strain point.

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