Abstract: The present invention provides methods for measuring Fe (II) and Fe (III) levels in a glass composition, for using those measured levels for determining a relative oxidation state of the glass material, and for further making a determination based on those measurements as to the quality of the glass material. In addition, methods are presented for determining the reliable quality of ultra fine/ultra thin glass in the time and labor efficient manner.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for measuring Fe (II) and Fe (III) levels in a glass composition, for using those measured levels for determining a relative oxidation state of the glass material, and for further making a determination based on those measurements as to the quality of the glass material. In addition, methods are presented for determining the reliable quality of ultra fine/ultra thin glass in the time and labor efficient manner.

Abstract: These color television (CTV) panel tint glasses involve using base CTV panel glass compositions with enhanced levels of Ni and Co colorants. The approach uses non-lead CTV panel glass compositions with high levels of Ni and Co oxide as colorant glasses for tinting clear CTV non-lead panel glass. Nickel oxide was varied from 2 to 18%, while cobalt oxide was varied from 0.2 to 2%. A preferred range of compositions with cobalt oxide levels below 1% and nickel oxide levels below 10% was found to be very acceptable for CTV panel colorants.

Abstract: A method for forming aluminum films is provided comprising employing the techniques of chemical vapor deposition to thermally decompose a vapor comprising a aluminum hydride subsequent to the treatment of the substrate with a Group IVB or VB metal complex, so as to deposit a mirror-like coating of aluminum on the surface of a substrate.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a focusing shadow mask for a color cathode ray tube is disclosed in which two conductive plates or surfaces, forming the electrode structure, are secured together by insulating material so that they do not contact each other. Strips or columns of insulating material are accurately located with respect to the matrix of apertures formed in the focus mask by etching cavities which may be in the form of grooves within at least one of the plates forming the electrode structure between adjacent aperture areas, and filling such accurately positioned cavities with a dielectric frit material, and then after firing such frit material etching away the surface of the plate so as to provide raised strips or pillars of insulator material firmly bonded and embedded in the mask structure.

Abstract: This invention is directed to the production of glazes exhibiting an earthenware appearance which are particularly suitable for decorating ceramic dinnerware. The glaze composition consists essentially of about 4-8% by weight SnO.sub.2 and 4-8% by weight TiO.sub.2, the total SnO.sub.2 +TiO.sub.2 being about 10-14%, and about 0.025-0.04% by weight MnO.sub.2 incorporated into a base frit consisting essentially, as analyzed in weight percent on the oxide basis, of about______________________________________ SiO.sub.2 37-49 Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 4-7 B.sub.2 O.sub.3 6.5-11 ZrO.sub.2 0-1.75 Na.sub.2 O 1.75-3.5 K.sub.2 O 0.75-2.5 PbO 21-32 CdO 0-0.75 CaO 1-9 TiO.sub.2 0-0.35 F 0-0.6 ______________________________________The fired glaze contains crystallites of rutile and cassiterite.

Abstract: This invention is directed to glasses especially suitable for use as television picture tube faceplates which exhibit linear X-ray absorption coefficients at 0.6 A of at least 35 cm.sup.-1 and very little browning from X-radiation and electron impingement thereon. The glasses are essentially free from PbO and other readily-reducible metal oxides and consist essentially, in weight percent on the oxide basis, as calculated from the batch, of:______________________________________ SiO.sub.2 43-55 Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 0-4 ZnO 5-12 Li.sub.2 O 0.5-3 Na.sub.2 O 4-8 K.sub.2 O 3-8 Li.sub.2 O + Na.sub.2 O + K.sub.2 O 10-18 CaO 0-5 SrO 2-14 BaO 10-20 CaO + SrO + BaO 16-30 CeO.sub.2 0.3-1 ZrO.sub.

Abstract: This invention is drawn to the production of thermally-tempered, transparent glass articles which are integrally colored to demonstrate a particular amber-with-rose-highlights hue. More definitively, the present invention is directed to narrowly-delineated glass compositions within the general Na.sub.2 O-CaO-SiO.sub.2 system having incorporated therein critically-limited amounts of NiO and MnO.sub.2 as colorants.

Abstract: There is disclosed an improved glass panel for a cathode ray tube adapted to use in color television reception. The panel glass undergoes a minimum amount of compaction on reheating, has a strain point greater than 470.degree. C., a liquidus below 900.degree. C., and a composition selected from a family within the SiO.sub.2 -Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 -MgO-CaO-SrO-BaO-PbO-Na.sub.2 O-K.sub.2 O field. Special additives in minor amounts include TiO.sub.2, CeO.sub.2, Sb.sub.2 O.sub.3, As.sub.2 O.sub.3, F, and oxide colorants.

Abstract: This invention is concerned with the production of transparent glass articles exhibiting an integral light gray-brown hue. More particularly, this invention is drawn to specific borosilicate-based glass compositions containing critically-defined amounts of Co.sub.3 O.sub.4, NiO, and MnO.sub.2 as colorants therefor. The resulting glasses exhibit a specifically-delineated transmittance curve in the visible portion of the radiation spectrum.

Abstract: This invention is concerned with spontaneous opal glasses wherein sodium fluoride (NaF) and strontium fluoride (SrF.sub.2) constitute the predominant opacifying phases. More specifically, the opal glasses of the instant invention have compositions within the Na.sub.2 O--SrO--Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 --SiO.sub.2 --F field and exhibit a dense white appearance, a softening point above 755.degree. C., a strain point in excess of 500.degree. C., a coefficient of thermal expansion (0.degree.-300.degree. C.) in excess of 65.degree. .times. 10.sup.-7 /.degree. C., and satisfactory resistance to weathering and dishwasher environments.

Abstract: This invention relates to the production of a composite article consisting of an opal glass body exhibiting a dense, milky-white appearance coated with an adherent enamel demonstrating high gloss and exceptional chemical durability. More specifically, the opal glasses of the present invention have compositions within the Na.sub.2 O-Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 -SiO.sub.2 -F system and demonstrate a softening point in excess of 760.degree. C., a strain point in excess of 490.degree. C., and a coefficient of thermal expansion (0.degree.-300.degree. C.) of about 66-75 .times. 10.sup..sup.-7 /.degree. C. The enamels of the instant invention have flux compositions within the Li.sub.2 O-B.sub.2 O.sub.3 -TiO.sub.2 -ZrO.sub.2 -PbO-SiO.sub.2 system, will fire to a high gloss in less than about 10 minutes at temperatures below about 720.degree. C., will exhibit coefficients of thermal expansion (25.degree.-300.degree. C.

Abstract: This invention relates to soft, low expansion, high durability, high refractive index glasses especially suitable for the production of segments or buttons for multifocal ophthalmic lenses and, in particular, photochromic ophthalmic lenses. The glasses demonstrate refractive indices between about 1.58-1.71, softening points between about 630.degree.-675.degree.C., strain points between about 450.degree.-500.degree.C., good chemical durability, and coefficients of thermal expansion (25.degree.-300.degree.C.) between about 45-60 .times. 10.sup.-.sup.7 /.degree.C. The glasses consist essentially, by weight on the oxide basis, of about 3-7% B.sub.2 O.sub.3, 3-11% Al.sub.2 O.sub.3, 30-60% PbO, and 27-55% SiO.sub.2.