Experimental melts have shown that a by-product from the production of phosphorus by the electric arc technique may be of interest as a batch material for coloured container glass. The slag appears to act as an effective flux and accelerator of melting and refining. Optical properties appear comparable to those of conventional coloured container glass.
Origin
Stazione Sperimentale Del Vetro
Journal Title
Rivista Della Staz Sper Vetro 1987 6 279-295
Sector
Container glass
Class
C 50