The methods of chemical strengthening for improving the mechanical properties of oxide glasses are reviewed. Chemical strengthening is compared with thermal strengthening and different methods of measuring strength are discussed. Different ions, salts and other related methods for improving the ion exchange process and mechanical properties are described, as well as applications of strengthening.
Origin
Linnaeus University, Sweden
Journal Title
Glass Technology A 51 2 2010 41-54
Sector
Special Glass
Class
S 4196