Abstract:
Techniques are provided for infrared and heat absorption or reflection. Glasseous materials having metal oxides are acquired or produced in a powder form, where residue of the materials within the powder has diameter sizes of 1 millimeter or less. The powder is integrated with raw materials of other products, and those products absorb or reflect electromagnetic wavelengths at or above 701 nanometers.
Abstract:
Techniques are provided for using glass as an additive to raw materials for unfinished products or as a coating for finished products. Glass is crushed into glass particles forming a glass powder. The glass powder can be mixed with raw materials in the process of making products. Alternatively, the glass powder can be mixed with liquids or gels. The resulting products that integrate the glass powder or that are coated with mixtures of the glass powder exhibit Ultra Violet (UV) absorbing properties that were originally associated with the glass and in some cases boost UV properties associated with other UV absorbing materials which may be included within the raw materials of the products.
Abstract:
A method and systems are provided for extracting heavy metal from glass waste. Glass is initially crushed to a diameter size between about 10 nanometers and about 2 millimeters. The glass is then added to a tank having a solution of water and acid, where the acid removes metal from the surface of the glass particles. In some embodiments, the solution and glass particles are elevated to a configurable temperature above ambient temperature and circulated for a configurable period of time. The solution is then separated from the glass particles. In some embodiments, the glass particles are then rinsed while in transit to a final destination or in a separate rinsing tank.
Abstract:
Radiation shields and techniques for radiation shielding are provided. Leaded glass is integrated with radiation containment processes. Also, crystalline materials are augmented with heavy metals that are good radiation shields. The crystalline materials are reduced to small particle sizes and treated to prevent the heavy metals from leaching out of the crystalline materials. The treated and reduced particles of the crystalline materials are integrated within a radiation containment processes. Additionally, bitumen substances, such as asphalt or tar, are mixed with radioactive waste, leaded glass, or a radioactive waste and leaded glass composite.
Abstract:
Radiation shields and techniques for radiation shielding are provided. Leaded glass is integrated with radiation containment processes. Also, crystalline materials are augmented with heavy metals that are good radiation shields. The crystalline materials are reduced to small particle sizes and treated to prevent the heavy metals from leaching out of the crystalline materials. The treated and reduced particles of the crystalline materials are integrated within a radiation containment processes. Additionally, bitumen substances, such as asphalt or tar, are mixed with radioactive waste, leaded glass, or a radioactive waste and leaded glass composite.
Abstract:
Methods are provided for coating glass waste. A mixture including a universal resin, a curing agent, a flow modifier, and a colorant is applied to the glass waste. The glass waste is then cured. In some embodiments, the mixture is sprayed onto the glass waste. In an alternative embodiment, the mixture is mixed with the glass waste.
Abstract:
Techniques are provided for infrared and heat absorption or reflection. Glasseous materials having metal oxides are acquired or produced in a powder form, where residue of the materials within the powder has diameter sizes of 1 millimeter or less. The powder is integrated with raw materials of other products, and those products absorb or reflect electromagnetic wavelengths at or above 701 nanometers.