18386278. STRENGTHENED GLASSES WITH SODA LIME SILICATE GLASS CULLET ACCEPTABILITY simplified abstract (CORNING INCORPORATED)

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STRENGTHENED GLASSES WITH SODA LIME SILICATE GLASS CULLET ACCEPTABILITY

Organization Name

CORNING INCORPORATED

Inventor(s)

Peter Joseph Lezzi of Corning NY (US)

STRENGTHENED GLASSES WITH SODA LIME SILICATE GLASS CULLET ACCEPTABILITY - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18386278 titled 'STRENGTHENED GLASSES WITH SODA LIME SILICATE GLASS CULLET ACCEPTABILITY

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes an alkali aluminosilicate glass article with a specific composition and the potential for ion exchange to create compressed surface layers.

  • Glass composition ranges from 68.5 mol % to 76.5 mol % SiO, 5.5 mol % to 11.0 mol % AlO, 9.0 mol % to 14.5 mol % NaO, 4.0 mol % to 5.7 mol % MgO, 1.0 mol % to 4.8 mol % CaO, and 0.05 mol % to 3.9 mol % KO.
  • Glass article can undergo ion exchange for compressed surface layers.
  • Raw materials may include soda-lime glass cullet.

Potential Applications

The technology could be used in the manufacturing of durable glass products such as windows, glassware, and optical lenses.

Problems Solved

This innovation addresses the need for strong and chemically resistant glass materials for various applications.

Benefits

The alkali aluminosilicate glass article offers improved strength, durability, and resistance to chemical corrosion compared to traditional glass compositions.

Potential Commercial Applications

The technology could find applications in industries such as construction, automotive, and electronics for the production of high-quality glass products.

Possible Prior Art

Prior art may include patents or publications related to the development of alkali aluminosilicate glass compositions or ion exchange processes for glass materials.

Unanswered Questions

How does the ion exchange process affect the properties of the glass article?

The ion exchange process can significantly impact the surface properties of the glass, but the specific changes in strength, hardness, and chemical resistance need further investigation.

What are the environmental implications of using soda-lime glass cullet in the production of the glass article?

The use of recycled glass cullet can reduce the environmental impact of glass manufacturing, but the energy and resource savings compared to using raw materials need to be quantified.


Original Abstract Submitted

An alkali aluminosilicate glass article has a glass composition of 68.5 mol % to 76.5 mol % SiO, 5.5 mol % to 11.0 mol % AlO, 9.0 mol % to 14.5 mol % NaO, 4.0 mol % to 5.7 mol % MgO, 1.0 mol % to 4.8 mol % CaO, and 0.05 mol % to 3.9 mol % KO. The glass article may be ion exchanged to have one or more compressed surface layers. The glass article may be made from raw materials containing soda-lime glass cullet.