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Method and composition for creating gradient-index glass

US4756733A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 14, 1986
Grant dateJul 12, 1988
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Expiry dateApr 14, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC03C21/005
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed is an ion exchange process and composition useful therein for creating a gradient-index profile in a glass structure which uses a monovalent metal salt bath modified by the addition of a non-monovalent metal salt which provides for complexing of the outdiffusing cation (of the ion exchange process) to prevent poisoning via that cation.

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