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Surface flaw modification for strengthening of glass articles

US9315412B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 3, 2012
Grant dateApr 19, 2016
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Expiry dateOct 21, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K2323/061
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed are controlled chemical etching processes used to modify the geometry of surface flaws in thin glass substrates and glass substrate assemblies formed therefrom, and in particular glass substrates suitable for the manufacture of active matrix displays that are essentially free of alkali metal oxides such as Na2O, K2O and Li2O.

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