Abstract: A high transmittance fairly clear/neutral colored glass composition is provided. An oxidizing agent(s) such as cerium oxide (e.g., CeO2) or the like is added to the glass batch in order to realize very oxidized conditions (i.e., to significantly lower the redox of the resulting glass). As a result of the oxidizing agent(s) used in the batch, the iron is oxidized to a very low FeO (ferrous state) content. For example, this may result in a glass having a glass redox value of no greater than 0.12 (more preferably <=0.10; even more preferably <=0.08; and most preferably <=0.05) and a % FeO (i.e., ferrous content) of from 0.0001 to 0.05%. In certain example embodiments, in order to compensate for yellow or yellow-green coloration a small amount of cobalt (Co) may be provided in the glass to enable it to realize a more neutral color.

Abstract: A high transmittance fairly clear/neutral colored glass composition is provided. An oxidizing agent(s) such as cerium oxide (e.g., CeO2) or the like is added to the glass batch in order to realize very oxidized conditions (i.e., to significantly lower the redox of the resulting glass). As a result of the oxidizing agent(s) used in the batch, the iron is oxidized to a very low FeO (ferrous state) content. For example, this may result in a glass having a glass redox value of no greater than 0.12 (more preferably <=0.10; even more preferably <=0.08; and most preferably <=0.05) and a % FeO (i.e., ferrous content) of from 0.0001 to 0.05%. In certain example embodiments, in order to compensate for yellow or yellow-green coloration a small amount of cobalt (Co) may be provided in the glass to enable it to realize a more neutral color.

Abstract: A high transmittance fairly clear/neutral colored glass composition is provided. An oxidizing agent(s) such as cerium oxide (e.g., CeO2) or the like is added to the glass batch in order to realize very oxidized conditions (i.e., to significantly lower the redox of the resulting glass). As a result of the oxidizing agent(s) used in the batch, the iron is oxidized to a very low FeO (ferrous state) content. For example, this may result in a glass having a glass redox value of no greater than 0.12 (more preferably <=0.10; even more preferably <=0.08; and most preferably <=0.05) and a % FeO (i.e., ferrous content) of from 0.0001 to 0.05%. In certain example embodiments, in order to compensate for yellow or yellow-green coloration a small amount of cobalt (Co) may be provided-in the glass to enable it to realize a more neutral color.

Abstract: A grey glass composition employing in its colorant portion at least iron (Fe2O3/FeO), cerium, cobalt and selenium is provided. The glass allows high visible transmission, and satisfactory IR and UV absorption, while at the same time achieving desired grey color. In certain example embodiments, the colorant portion includes, or may consist essentially of: total iron (expressed as Fe2O3): ?0.25 to 0.70% cerium oxide: ?0.01 to 1.0% selenium: 0.0001 to 0.05% cobalt oxide: 0.0001 to 0.05% titanium oxide: ???0 to 1.0% glass redox: >=0.30.

Abstract: A high transmittance fairly clear/neutral colored glass composition is provided. An oxidizing agent(s) such as cerium oxide (e.g., CeO2) or the like is added to the glass batch in order to realize very oxidized conditions (i.e., to significantly lower the redox of the resulting glass). As a result of the oxidizing agent(s) used in the batch, the iron is oxidized to a very low FeO (ferrous state) content. For example, this may result in a glass having a glass redox value of no greater than 0.12 (more preferably <=0.10; even more preferably <=0.08; and most preferably <=0.05) and a % FeO (i.e., ferrous content) of from 0.0001 to 0.05%. In certain example embodiments, in order to compensate for yellow or yellow-green coloration a small amount of cobalt (Co) may be provided in the glass to enable it to realize a more neutral color.

Abstract: A technique of manufacturing glass having fairly clear color and/or high visible transmission is provided. In certain example embodiments of this invention, it has surprisingly been found that by using carbon-containing compound(s) including CxHyOz.mH2O, excellent melting and refining can be achieved in the manufacture of glass, and not as much ferrous iron is formed compared to the use of elemental carbon as a refining agent. Such compound(s) are especially advantageous when highly transparent clear glass is desired, in that less ferrous iron is formed and thus transmittance and coloration can be improved.

Abstract: A grey glass composition employing as its colorant portion at least iron (Fe2O3/FeO), cobalt and possibly erbium oxide (e.g., Er2O3) is provided. The glass enables high visible transmission, and satisfactory IR absorption, while at the same time achieving desired grey color. In certain example embodiments, the colorant portion includes: total iron (expressed as Fe2O3): <=0.35% erbium oxide (e.g., Er2O3): 0 to 0.3% selenium (Se): <=15 ppm cobalt oxide (e.g., Co3O4): 5 to 60 ppm glass redox: >=0.35. In other example embodiments, the glass may include higher total iron and/or a lower minimum redox.

Abstract: A high transmission and low iron glass is provided for use in a solar cell. The glass substrate may be patterned on at least one surface thereof. Antimony (Sb) is used in the glass to improve stability of the solar performance of the glass upon exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation and/or sunlight. The combination of low iron content, antimony, and/or the patterning of the glass substrate results in a substrate with high visible transmission and excellent light refracting characteristics.

Abstract: A patterned glass substrate is provided for use in a solar cell. The glass substrate is both patterned on at least one surface thereof and has a low iron content. The combination of low iron content, optional oxidizing agent, and the patterning of the glass substrate results in a substrate with high visible transmission and excellent light refracting characteristics.

Abstract: Glass is provided so as to have high visible transmission and/or fairly clear or neutral color. In certain example embodiments, the glass may include a base glass (e.g., soda lime silica base glass) and, in addition, by weight percentage: total iron (expressed as Fe2O3): 0.01 to 0.30% erbium oxide (e.g., Er2O3): 0.01 to 0.30%.

Abstract: Glass is provided so as to have high visible transmission and/or fairly clear or neutral color. In certain example embodiments of making glass according to examples of the invention, the glass batch may include a base glass (e.g., soda lime silica base glass) and, in addition, by weight percentage: total iron (expressed as Fe2O3): 0.01 to 0.30% erbium oxide (e.g., Er2O3): 0.01 to 0.30% cerium oxide (e.g., CeO2): ?0.005 to 0.30%.? Optionally, neodymium oxide (e.g., Nd2O3) may also be provided in the glass in certain example embodiments. In other embodiments, the cerium oxide may be replaced with or supplemented by NaNO3 or some other nitrate(s) as an oxidizer.

Abstract: A glass having a visible transmission of no greater than 28% and low IR transmission, and employing a colorant portion: total iron (expressed as Fe2O3): 0.7 to 1.8% cobalt oxide (e.g., Co3O4): 0.001 to 1.0% titanium oxide (e.g., TiO2): 0.25 to 3.0% selenium (e.g., Se): 0 to 0.0020% chromium oxide (e.g., Cr2O3): 0 to 0.010%.

Abstract: A glass having a visible transmission of no greater than 28% and low IR transmission, and employing a colorant portion: total iron (expressed as Fe2O3): ?0.7 to 1.8% cobalt oxide (e.g., Co3O4): 0.001 to 1.0% titanium oxide (e.g., TiO2): ?0.25 to 3.0% selenium (e.g., Se): ???0 to 0.0020% chromium oxide (e.g., Cr2O3): ???0 to 0.010%.

Abstract: Glass is provided so as to have high visible transmission and/or fairly clear or neutral color. In certain example embodiments of making glass according to examples of the invention, the glass batch may include a base glass (e.g., soda lime silica base glass) and, in addition, by weight percentage: total iron (expressed as Fe2O3): ?0.01 to 0.30% erbium oxide (e.g., Er2O3): ?0.01 to 0.30% cerium oxide (e.g., CeO2): 0.005 to 0.30%. Optionally, neodymium oxide (e.g., Nd2O3) may also be provided in the glass in certain example embodiments. In other embodiments, the cerium oxide may be replaced with or supplemented by NaNO3 or some other nitrate(s) as an oxidizer.

Abstract: Soda-lime-silica based glass is provided so as to have an improved (i.e., reduced USPX value). In certain example embodiments, the USPX value may be reduced in a desirable manner by reducing alumina and sodium content, while increasing content of material(s) such as MgO and/or CaO. The lower the USPX value, the better the stain resistance of the glass.

Abstract: Glass is provided so as to have high visible transmission and/or fairly clear or neutral color. In certain example embodiments, the glass may include a base glass (e.g., soda lime silica base glass) and, in addition, by weight percentage, from 0.01 to 0.30% total iron (expressed as Fe2O3). The glass may be made using a batch redox of at least +7.5.

Abstract: A soda-lime-silica based privacy glass, having a visible transmission (Lta) of no greater than 25% and an infrared (IR) transmission no greater than 25%, includes the following colorants in addition to the base glass: total iron (expressed as Fe2O3): 0.1 to 1.0% cobalt oxide (e.g., Co3O4): 0 to 1,000 ppm sulfides (S2?): 0.0001 to 0.10%. In certain other embodiments the visible transmission may be higher, but low IR transmission is still realized.

Abstract: A grey glass composition employing in its colorant portion at least iron (Fe2O3/FeO), cerium, cobalt and selenium is provided. The glass allows high visible transmission, and satisfactory IR and UV absorption, while at the same time achieving desired grey color. In certain example embodiments, the colorant portion includes, or may consist essentially of: total iron (expressed as Fe2O3): ?0.25 to 0.70% cerium oxide: ?0.01 to 1.0% selenium: 0.0001 to 0.05% cobalt oxide: 0.0001 to 0.05% titanium oxide: ???0 to 1.0% glass redox: >=0.30.

Abstract: Glass is provided so as to have high visible transmission and/or fairly clear or neutral color. In certain example embodiments, the glass may include a base glass (e.g., soda lime silica base glass) and, in addition, by weight percentage: 1 total iron (expressed as Fe2O3): 0.01 to 0.30% erbium oxide (e.g., Er2O3): 0.01 to 0.30%.

Abstract: Glass is provided so as to have high visible transmission and/or fairly clear or neutral color. In certain example embodiments of making glass according to examples of the invention, the glass batch may include a base glass (e.g., soda lime silica base glass) and, in addition, by weight percentage: 1 total iron (expressed as Fe2O3): 0.01 to 0.30% erbium oxide (e.g., Er2O3): 0.01 to 0.30% cerium oxide (e.g., CeO2):  0.005 to 0.30%.