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Enamel for use on glass and a method of using the same

US5334412A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 23, 1991
Grant dateAug 2, 1994
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC03C8/14
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides a novel enamel composition and a method of using the same to decorate substrates such as a section of glass. The enamel composition comprises a solids portion and a vehicle. The solids portion includes at least one glass frit and a separate and distinct addition of silicon. The solids portion comprises from about 0.01 weight percent to about 20 weight percent metallic silicon.

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