The possibility of manufacturing very thin glass (0.5-1mm) with close tolerances for flatness, thickness, smoothness, and composition, especially alkali and impurity content, is discussed. Such glasses have potential applications as replacements for polymers as compact disc substrates.
Origin
Instituto De Ceramica Y Vidrio, Cristaleria Espanola
Journal Title
Bol Soc Esp Ceram Vidr 1988 27 1 3-10
Sector
Flat glass
Class
F 18