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Method of glass strengthening by ion exchange

US4218230A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 4, 1978
Grant dateAug 19, 1980
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Expiry dateAug 4, 1998

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC03C21/002
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for strengthening a sodium lime silicate type glass body by substituting potassium ions for sodium ions in a surface layer of glass by spraying an aqueous solution of potassium ions and from 1 to 6 weight percent of sodium ions upon the glass at a temperature of from about 200.degree. C. to just below the annealing point of the glass.

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