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Glass for the production of optical elements with refractive index gradients

US4177319A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 7, 1978
Grant dateDec 4, 1979
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Expiry dateNov 7, 1998

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/315
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An optical quality glass composition suitable for the production of optical elements with a refractive index gradient delta n of at least 100.times.10.sup.-4 by utilizing an ion exchange, consisting essentially of the following synthesis composition, in % by weight: ______________________________________ SiO.sub.2 56-78 MgO 6-15 Li.sub.2 O 5-14 Na.sub.2 O 3-14 K.sub.2 O 0- 9 ______________________________________ wherein the total of MgO plus Li.sub.2 O is 12-23.

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