Effect of key oxides, including Li 2O, on reducing the melt viscosity and energy demand of E-glass compositions

Ceramic Engineering and Science Proceedings

Volumn 27, Issue 1, 2006, Pages 155-165

  Wellenberger, F T ^a   Hicks, R J ^a   Bierhals, A T ^a  

^a PPG INDUSTRIES   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

COST BALANCE; E-GLASS COMPOSITIONS; LIQUIDUS TEMPERATURE; RESISTANT MELTS;

COMPOSITION; CRYSTALLIZATION; ENERGY UTILIZATION; FIBERS; FURNACES; LITHIUM COMPOUNDS; RAW MATERIALS;

OXIDES;

EID: 33745937885     PISSN: 01966219     EISSN: None     Source Type: Conference Proceeding    
DOI: None     Document Type: Conference Paper

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