Optical fiber fabrication
US4334903A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 1, 1980 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC03B37/01861
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A preform for fabrication of a glass fiber optical transmission line is prepared by chemical reaction of vapor ingredients within a glass tube. Reaction, which may be between chlorides or hydrides of, for example, silicon and germanium with oxygen, occurs preferentially within a constantly traversing hot zone. Flow rates and temperature are sufficient to result in glass formation in the form of particulate matter on the inner surface of the tube. This particulate matter deposits on the tube and is fused with each passage of the hot zone. Continuous rotation of the tube during processing permits attainment of higher temperatures within the heated zone without distortion of the tube.
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