LOW-MODULUS ION-EXCHANGEABLE GLASS COMPOSITIONS

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Timothy Michael Gross of Painted Post NY (US)

LOW-MODULUS ION-EXCHANGEABLE GLASS COMPOSITIONS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18291600 titled 'LOW-MODULUS ION-EXCHANGEABLE GLASS COMPOSITIONS

The glass composition described in the patent application consists of 40-57 mol % SiO, 15-30 mol % AlO, 0-10 mol % BO, 0-10 mol % PO, 14-17 mol % NaO, 0-7 mol % KO, and 0-3 mol % LiO. The ratio of RO/AlO is at least 0.8, and the total of BO, PO, and KO is between 3-25 mol %.

SiO content ranges from 40-57 mol %
AlO content ranges from 15-30 mol %
BO content ranges from 0-10 mol %
PO content ranges from 0-10 mol %
NaO content ranges from 14-17 mol %
KO content ranges from 0-7 mol %
LiO content ranges from 0-3 mol %
RO/AlO ratio is at least 0.8
Total of BO, PO, and KO is between 3-25 mol %

Potential Applications: - Glass manufacturing - Electronics industry - Optical devices

Problems Solved: - Achieving a specific glass composition with desired properties - Enhancing the performance of glass-based products

Benefits: - Improved material properties - Enhanced functionality in various applications - Potential cost savings in production processes

Commercial Applications: The patented glass composition can be utilized in the production of specialty glass for electronics, optical devices, and other high-tech industries. Its unique properties make it suitable for applications where precise material characteristics are required.

Questions about the glass composition: 1. How does the glass composition impact the performance of electronic devices? 2. What are the potential cost benefits of using this specific glass composition in manufacturing processes?

Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing research focuses on further optimizing the glass composition for specific industrial applications and exploring new potential uses in emerging technologies.

Original Abstract Submitted

A glass composition includes: greater than or equal to 40 mol % and less than or equal to 57 mol % SiO; greater than or equal to 15 mol % and less than or equal to 30 mol % AlO; greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 10 mol % BO; greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 10 mol % PO; greater than or equal to 14 mol % and less than or equal to 17 mol % NaO; greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol % KO; and greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol % LiO. RO/AlO; is greater than or equal to 0.8. BO+PO+KO is greater than or equal to 3 mol % and less than or equal to 25 mol %.