Abstract:
Fluorescent rare earth glass frits are suitable for laser marking. A marking composition including fluorescent glass frits is disclosed that is capable of emitting fluorescence under irradiation of ultraviolet rays. A method of forming marks or indicia on a substrate using the fluorescent rare earth glass frits is also disclosed.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to the field of forehearth frits, pearls, and/or concentrates for use in glass compositions. In particular, the present invention provides a system of forehearth frits, pearls, and/or concentrates that is capable of imparting a fluorescent effect to a glass composition by adding a fluorescent glass frit, pearl or concentrate in the forehearth of a glass furnace, to form fluorescent glass and a method of using the fluorescent system of forehearth frits, pearls, and/or concentrates.