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Vanadium-based frit materials, and/or methods of making the same

US8802203B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 22, 2011
Grant dateAug 12, 2014
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Expiry dateJun 22, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC03C2205/00
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Certain example embodiments relate to improved seals for glass articles. Certain example embodiments relate to a composition used for sealing an insulted glass unit. In certain example embodiments the composition includes vanadium oxide, barium oxide, zinc oxide, and at least one additional additive. For instance, another additive that is a different metal oxide or different metal chloride may be provided. In certain example embodiments, a vacuum insulated glass unit includes first and second glass substrates that are sealed together with a seal that includes the above-described composition.

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