Fining is one of the most important processes in the melting of specialty glass. To understand and improve this process, simulations of fining outside the melting tanks must be done. Fining behaviour of glasses can be studied in the laboratory with fining tests, including analysis of gases evolved from a batch, and determination of partial pressure of oxygen. The tests can determine the temperature at which fining will occur, what agent to use and what raw material and grain size distribution should be used.
Origin
Schott Glaswerke, Germany
Journal Title
Ceramic Trans 82 1998 7-17
Sector
Special Glass
Class
S 1601a