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Process for preparing a durable glass composition

US5215563A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 1, 1990
Grant dateJun 1, 1993
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Expiry dateNov 1, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P40/50
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for preparing an improved durable glass composition is described. In the first step of the process, a glass batch containing from 40 to 80 mole percent of phosphorous and from 3 to 40 mole percent of iron is provided. In the second step of the process, the glass batch is melted under an enriched oxygen atmosphere.

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