Composition, obtention and type of silver photosensitive and photochromic glasses are reviewed. Both mechanisms of photosensitivation and formation and growth of silver particles, are analyzed. Reversibility of the photochromic process has been studies as well as the temperature and the exposition influence upon the optical absorbance of glasses. In addition, the preparation of photochromic glasses obtained through ionic exchange of silver has been studied. Finally, the more excellent applications of these glasses are summarized.
Origin
Inst Ceramica Y Vidrio, Madrid
Journal Title
Bol Soc Esp Ceram Vidrio 33 4 1994 181-192
Sector
Special Glass
Class
S 836