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Optical transmission of BGG glass material

US7285509B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 15, 2004
Grant dateOct 23, 2007
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Expiry dateNov 15, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC03C3/23
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention pertains to a BGG glass material with excellent optical and mechanical properties and to a method for its preparation characterized by the use of a halogen component. The BGG glass material is essentially devoid of water, has excellent optical transmission in the visible and mid-infrared wavelength range, and can be easily molded in small and large sizes and complex shapes at a low cost.

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