Glassmaking: Adding Value, Improving Quality

Abstract

The application of different techniques for improving product quality is discussed. The glass industry is presented with many opportunities to expand its impact on our way of life and to improve its own sustainability. Colorant addition, controlled crystallization or photo-induced nanoparticle precipitation can adapt glass for many application. Photochromic glasses, produced by a careful chemical doping and heat-treatment of borosilicate glasses, are the first widely commercialized “smart glasses”.

Department(s)

Materials Science and Engineering

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0002-7812

Document Type

Article - Journal

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Citation

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text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2005 American Ceramic Society, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jan 2005

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