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Process for dewatering porous glass

US4105427A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 25, 1977
Grant dateAug 8, 1978
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Expiry dateApr 25, 1997

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S65/90
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for removing hydroxyl groups from porous 96% silica glass to provide dewatered porous or consolidated glass, which method comprises the step of contacting the porous glass with water vapor prior to heating in a dry environment, is described.

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