The fundamental principles of chemical strengthening of glass are briefly reviewed, and a description of a production process for chemically strengthening non-returnable, 12oz beer bottles is presented. Comparative strength and performance data on conventional and strengthened containers from manufacturing through case packaging at the brewery are given. Also included is a discussion on the economics of the process as well as its present and future role in influencing innovations in glass containers.
Origin
Brockway Glass Co, Pa, Usa
Journal Title
Glass Technology 16 5 1975 109-113
Sector
Primary Papers
Class
PP 1179