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Manufacture of novel grey and bronze glasses

US4104076A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 8, 1976
Grant dateAug 1, 1978
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Expiry dateSep 8, 1996

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC03C14/006
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of making heat absorbing glass which comprises melting the raw materials of ordinary silica-soda-lime glass and incorporating therein during melting a quantity of the tinting agents Fe.sub.2 O.sub.3, CoO, Se, UO.sub.2 and Cr.sub.2 O.sub.3 sufficient to produce in a piece 2-12 mm. thick a purity of excitation less than 14%, a total transmission of solar energy less than 50%, and a factor of luminance Y between 35 and 55%, and shaping articles therefrom.

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