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Method of altering the visible absorption characteristics of permanently tinted photochromic glasses

US5728189A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 13, 1997
Grant dateMar 17, 1998
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Expiry dateFeb 13, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC03C4/06
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A photochromic glass having colorant incorporated in the glass composition to impart a permanent tint, and having its chromaticity point shifted from the blue-green side toward the red side of the white point in the CIE chromaticity coordinate system, and a method of producing such article by heating the article for a sufficient time, and at a sufficient temperature, in a dilute, hydrogen-containing atmosphere to so move the chromaticity point.

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