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Glass ceramic having a low thermal expansion

US7220690B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 7, 2005
Grant dateMay 22, 2007
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Expiry dateApr 11, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG21K2201/067
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a novel glass ceramic having a low or small average thermal expansion together with good polishability and processability, to the use of the glass ceramic according to the invention, and to optical components made of the glass ceramic. In particular, a glass ceramic is provided which comprises the following composition (in % by weight based on oxide):

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