Afm Analysis Of Hot-End Coatings On Glass Containers

Surface damage due to abrasion is a primary controlling factor in the strength of manufactured glass products. Application of protective coatings is one of the most widely employed methods for limiting abrasion damage at glass surfaces. In the glass industry, the use of hot-end coatings and cold-end coatings is routinely practiced. The purpose of this study was to characterize the nanoscale distribution of the hot-end coating over the range of coverage with optimal system performance. The primary tool used for this investigation was the atomic force microscope (AFM), although the scanning electron microscope (SEM) and x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) were also used.