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
Unknown
Journal Title
Glass Technology; European Journal Of Glass Science And Technology A, Vol 51, No 2, April 2012
Sector
Special Glass
Class
S 3892