Abstract:
There is disclosed a metallic clad glass fiber optical waveguide suitable for use as a high-strength optical transmission line, e.g., for high capacity communications systems and for sensors operating at high temperature. At least two metallic claddings or coatings are formed on the glass waveguide structure, which comprises a core and glass cladding, by coating the glass fiber with at least one of the metallic coatings as it emerges from the furnace with a metal or alloy. The first metal or alloy employed is one that is substantially chemically inert with respect to the material comprising the glass fiber at the deposition temperature during coating of the metal or alloy onto the glass fiber. The second metallic coating may be of the same composition as the first, in order to repair pinholes or to increase the thickness. Alternatively, the second metallic coating may be of a different composition than the first in order to provide the waveguide with mechanical properties that are different than either layer alone could provide. Specific electrical and magnetic properties may also be provided. The metallic coatings prevent chemical or mechanical damage to the glass surface. A plastic coating is optionally provided for additional protection of the metallic surface.
Abstract:
A chemically hardened optical crown glass having a refractive index n.sub.d of 1.5225-1,5235, a thermal expansion coefficient in the temperature range between 20.degree. and 300.degree. C. of 90 .times. 10.sup.-.sup.7 to 100 .times. 10.sup.-.sup.7 /.degree.C., a dispersion .gamma.d of 54-60, a softening temperature of 690.degree.-750.degree. C., and a transformation temperature of 480.degree.-550.degree. C., produced by melting, shaping and cooling a batch consisting essentially of the following composition in parts by weight based on 100 parts of total composition: SiO.sub.2, 50.5-61.0; Al.sub.2 O.sub.3, 7.0-17.5; B.sub.2 O.sub.3, 2.0-6.1; Li.sub.2 O, 0-1.0; Na.sub.2 O, 12.0-15.0; K.sub.2 O, 2.5-3.5; CaO, 0-4.1; BaO, 0-0.3; ZnO, 5.0-10.0; PbO, 0-0.5; TiO.sub.2, 0.1-0.9; As.sub.2 O.sub.3, 0-0.5; and Sb.sub.2 O.sub.3, 0-1.0; and thereafter subjected to an ion exchange in which large alkali metal ions are diffused into the glass in exchange for smaller alkali metal ions at a temperature below the upper cooling temperature which corresponds to a viscosity of 10.sup.13 poises.
Abstract:
A method and system for coating a glass contacting surface with a thermal barrier and lubricious coating. The system uses a novel exterior surface mixing tip device wherein oxygen is supplied through a predetermined portion of one supply line, and a predetermined gas is supplied through a predetermined portion of another supply line enveloping the first predetermined portion.
Abstract:
A method is provided for treating diamond-like carbon (DLC) with a hot liquid and/or ion beam. This treatment can reduce the contact angle of the coating. In certain example embodiments, at least oxygen gas is used in an ion beam source(s) that generates the ion beam(s) used for the ion beam treatment.
Abstract:
A refractory glass fiber having a use temperature of greater than 1000.degree. C., up to at least 1260.degree. C., having an after service mechanical integrity comparable to conventional refractory ceramic fiber and which is non-durable in physiological fluids, consisting essentially of the product of silica, magnesia and optionally zirconia, is produced from a melt, optionally containing a viscosity modifier.
Abstract:
A method for bonding together adjoining hollow glass spheres to form an acoustic matching member for a transducer comprises subjecting a mixture of adjoining spheres and a solution of a heat curable resin and a volatile organic solvent to a first temperature to drive off the solvent and then to a second temperature to cure the resin. This causes the spheres to bond together at their points of contact but otherwise voids are formed between the spheres.
Abstract:
A process for coating a transparent article of high optical quality, which comprises spraying a polymerizable reaction mixture of reaction components on the transparent article to form a homogenous coating layer of high optical quality, wherein the mixture of reaction components is sprayed by high-speed centrifugal spraying; and polymerizing the resultant coating layer.
Abstract:
A process for the continuous production of a plastic sheet of high optical quality capable of being used in laminated glasses, having at least a thin layer resistant to scoring and abrasion which entails high-speed centrifugal spraying of a mixture of reaction components, onto a plane horizontal support carried in a uniform movement of advancement relative to the spraying.
Abstract:
A method of increasing the rate of production (throughput) of flat glass, particularly sheet glass manufactured by the Pittsburgh -Process, and float glass manufactured by the Float Process is disclosed. -The method involves altering the standard commercial sheet glass formulations -of the Pittsburgh Process and of the Float Process to give a lower -SiO2 and CaO containing glass which has a higher Na2O content. The new -glass composition melts and fines at lower temperatures and is a surprisingly -more soluble composition for the batch sand which makes the glass composition -faster melting. The new glass requires less salt cake for melting and -fining than conventional sheet and float glass and also retains a higher -percentage of SO3 during melting and refining in the glass than either -conventional sheet and float glass. These factors significantly reduce -the pollution hazards associated with gaseous and particulate sulfur emissions. Further, since the glass is faster melting, it helps reduce -particulate emissions due to dusting. Further, the new glass has a lower -liquidus temperature, a wider working range, can be attenuated over a wider -temperature range, and is easier to cut. Flat glass articles of the -new composition can be both thermally and chemically tempered at faster -rates. These improved properties all contribute to high throughput conditions. Although the new glass can be made at higher production -rates, commercially desirable properties, such as chemical durability, -are as good as commercially available sheet and float glass.