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Metal borides as performance modifiers for glass compositions

US6133176A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 20, 1998
Grant dateOct 17, 2000
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Expiry dateOct 20, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC03C4/02
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Silicate based glass compositions with boron compounds are included in the composition as performance modifiers to impart desirable color and improved energy absorbance properties. The boron compound is, generally, a metal boride which is added to the batch glass composition in amounts greater than 0.05 weight percent prior to melting the composition and method resulting in a finished glass suitable for use in architectural and automotive glazings.

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