Thermal expansion coefficients have been measured from room temperature to 250 degrees C for a number of fluoride glasses. The change of expansion coefficient with composition was studied systematically and expansion mismatch stresses in fibres and preforms for some common core-cladding structures were calculated.
Origin
University Of Sheffield
Journal Title
Phys Chem Glasses 1989 30 6 205-210
Sector
Special Glass
Class
S 330