Abstract: The thin-film solar cell includes at least one Na2O-containing multicomponent substrate glass, which is not phase demixed and has a content of ?-OH of from 25 to 89 mmol/l. The process for making a thin-film solar cell includes the following steps: a) providing an Na2O-containing multicomponent substrate glass, which has a content of ?-OH of from 25 to 80 mmol/l and is not phase demixed; b) applying a metal layer to the substrate glass, which forms an electrical back contact of the thin-film solar cell; c) applying an intrinsically p-conducting polycrystalline layer of a compound semiconductor material, in particular a CIGS compound semiconductor material, which includes at least one high-temperature step at a temperature of >550° C.; and d) applying a p/n junction.

Abstract: Substantially spherical particles of lithium silicates with improved mechanical properties and improved surface quality are provided, which are particularly suited for use as breeding material for tritium. The particles are characterised in that they contain additions of tellurium and/or tellurium compounds.

Abstract: Substantially spherical particles of lithium silicates with improved mechanical properties and improved surface quality are provided, which are particularly suited for use as breeding material for tritium. The particles are characterized in that they contain additions of tellurium and/or tellurium compounds.