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Method for optical fiber fabrication including deuterium/hydrogen exchange

US4515612A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 25, 1983
Grant dateMay 7, 1985
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Expiry dateFeb 25, 2003

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC03C2203/54
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for manufacturing silica-based optical fiber, and for manufacturing optical fiber preforms, the method comprising deuterium/hydrogen exchange in the silica-based material carried out subsequent to formation of the silica.

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