Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an electrode with improved electrical properties for glass melting.SOLUTION: A tin oxide-based electrode formed from a composition comprising a major component SnOis disclosed. The composition includes additives including aCuO, bZnO, and cSbO, wherein a, b, and c represent weight percentages of respective components, and 0.2≤(a+b)/c
Abstract:
A refractory object can include at least approximately 10 wt% A12O3 and at least approximately 1 wt% SiO2. In an embodiment, the refractory object can include an additive. In a particular embodiment, the additive can include TiO2, Y2O3, SrO, BaO, CaO, Ta2O5, Fe2O3, ZnO, or MgO. The refractory object can include at least approximately 3 wt% of the additive. In an additional embodiment, the refractory object can include no greater than approximately 8 wt% of the additive. In a further embodiment, the creep rate of the refractory object can be at least approximately 1 x 10-6 h-1. In another embodiment, the creep rate of the refractory object can be no greater than approximately 5 x 10-5 h-1. In an illustrative embodiment, the refractory object can include a glass overflow trough or a forming block.
Abstract translation:耐火物体可以包括至少约10重量%的Al 2 O 3和至少约1重量%的SiO 2。 在一个实施例中,耐火物体可以包括添加剂。 在一个具体的实施方案中,添加剂可以包括TiO 2,Y 2 O 3,SrO,BaO,CaO,Ta 2 O 5,Fe 2 O 3,ZnO或MgO。 耐火物体可以包含至少约3重量%的添加剂。 在另外的实施方案中,耐火物体可以包含不大于约8重量%的添加剂。 在另一个实施例中,耐火物体的蠕变速率可以至少约为1×10 -6 h -1。 在另一个实施例中,耐火物体的蠕变速率可以不大于约5×10 -5 h -1。 在说明性实施例中,耐火物体可以包括玻璃溢流槽或成型块。
Abstract:
A refractory object can include at least 10 wt% Al2O3. In an embodiment, the refractory object can further include a dopant including an oxide of a rare earth element, Ta, Nb, Hf, or any combination thereof. In another embodiment, the refractory object may have a property such that the averaged grain size does not increase more than 500% during sintering, an aspect ratio less than approximately 4.0, a creep rate less than approximately 1.0x10-5 µ/(µm x hr), or any combination thereof. In a particular embodiment, the refractory object can be in the form of a refractory block or a glass overflow forming block. The glass overflow forming block can be useful in forming an Al-Si-Mg glass sheet. In a particular embodiment, a layer including Mg-Al oxide can initially form along exposed surfaces of the glass overflow forming block when forming the Al-Si-Mg glass sheet.
Abstract:
A refractory article including a bushing block having a body comprising an opening extending through the body, wherein the bushing block is formed from a composition comprising a primary component comprising tin oxide. The composition for forming the bushing block body can further include at least one additive selected from the group of additives consisting of a corrosion inhibitor, a sintering aid, and a resistivity modifying species, or a combination thereof.
Abstract:
A refractory object can include a beta alumina. In an embodiment, the refractory object is capable of being used in a glass fusion process. In another embodiment, the refractory object can have a total Al2O3 content of at least 10 % by weight. Additionally, a Mg-Al oxide may not form along a surface of the refractory object when the surface is exposed to a molten glass including an Al-Si-Mg oxide. In a particular embodiment, a refractory object can be in the form of a glass overflow forming block used to form a glass object that includes an Al-Si-Mg oxide. When forming the glass object, the glass material contacts the beta alumina, and during the flowing of the glass material, a Mg-Al oxide does not form along the beta alumina at the surface.
Abstract:
A refractory object can include at least 10 wt% Al2O3. Further, the refractory object may contain less than approximately 6 wt% SiO2 or may include a dopant that includes an oxide of Ti, Mg, Ta, Nb, or any combination thereof. In an embodiment, at least approximately 1% of the Al2O3 in the refractory object can be provided as reactive Al2O3. In another embodiment, the refractory object may have a density of at least approximately 3.55 g/cc, a corrosion rate of no greater than approximately 2.69 mm/year, or any combination of the foregoing. In a particular embodiment, the refractory object can be used to form an Al-Si-Mg glass sheet. In an embodiment, the refractory object may be formed by a process using a compound of Ti, Mg, Ta, Nb, or any combination thereof.
Abstract translation:难熔物体可以包括至少10重量%的Al 2 O 3。 此外,难熔物体可以含有小于约6重量%的SiO 2,或者可以包括包含Ti,Mg,Ta,Nb的氧化物或其任何组合的掺杂剂。 在一个实施方案中,耐火材料中至少约1%的Al 2 O 3可以作为活性Al 2 O 3提供。 在另一个实施方案中,耐火物体可以具有至少约3.55g / cc的密度,不大于约2.69mm /年的腐蚀速率或上述的任何组合。 在一个具体实施方案中,耐火材料可用于形成Al-Si-Mg玻璃板。 在一个实施方案中,耐火物体可以通过使用Ti,Mg,Ta,Nb或其任何组合的化合物的方法形成。
Abstract:
In one embodiment a tin oxide based electrode is disclosed. The tin oxide- based electrode includes a base material of tin oxide, a resistivity modifier, a sintering aid, and a corrosion inhibitor. The corrosion inhibitor forms a solid solution with the base material and has a melting point not less than about 1700°C and a partial pressure of not greater than about 1.0E-7 atmospheres atl500°C. The corrosion inhibitor further includes 0 - 4.0wt% ZrO 2 based on the total weight of the composition.
Abstract:
A refractory object can include at least approximately 10 wt% A12O3 and at least approximately 1 wt% SiO2. In an embodiment, the refractory object can include an additive. In a particular embodiment, the additive can include TiO2, Y2O3, SrO, BaO, CaO, Ta2O5, Fe2O3, ZnO, or MgO. The refractory object can include at least approximately 3 wt% of the additive. In an additional embodiment, the refractory object can include no greater than approximately 8 wt% of the additive. In a further embodiment, the creep rate of the refractory object can be at least approximately 1 x 10-6 h-1. In another embodiment, the creep rate of the refractory object can be no greater than approximately 5 x 10-5 h-1. In an illustrative embodiment, the refractory object can include a glass overflow trough or a forming block.
Abstract:
A refractory object can include a beta alumina. In an embodiment, the refractory object is capable of being used in a glass fusion process. In another embodiment, the refractory object can have a total Al2O3 content of at least 10 % by weight. Additionally, a Mg-Al oxide may not form along a surface of the refractory object when the surface is exposed to a molten glass including an Al-Si-Mg oxide. In a particular embodiment, a refractory object can be in the form of a glass overflow forming block used to form a glass object that includes an Al-Si-Mg oxide. When forming the glass object, the glass material contacts the beta alumina, and during the flowing of the glass material, a Mg-Al oxide does not form along the beta alumina at the surface.
Abstract translation:难熔物体可以包括β氧化铝。 在一个实施方案中,耐火物体能够用于玻璃熔融法。 在另一个实施方案中,耐火物体可以具有至少10重量%的总Al 2 O 3含量。 此外,当表面暴露于包含Al-Si-Mg氧化物的熔融玻璃时,Mg-Al氧化物可能不沿着耐火物体的表面形成。 在一个具体实施方案中,耐火物体可以是用于形成包括Al-Si-Mg氧化物的玻璃物体的玻璃溢流形成块的形式。 当形成玻璃物体时,玻璃材料接触β氧化铝,并且在玻璃材料的流动期间,Mg-Al氧化物不会沿着表面的β氧化铝形成。
Abstract:
A zircon body for use in glass manufacturing is provided containing zircon grains and an intergranular phase present between the zircon grains. The intergranular phase may contain silicon oxide. The body may be exposed to a halide to at least partially remove at least a majority of the silicon oxide contained in the intergranular phase from the outer portion or to at least partially remove the intergranular phase along an outer portion of the component.