By using gas chromatographic and mass spectrometric techniques, the compositions of bubbles down to 100 micrometres in diameter in preforms have been determined. Two types of bubble were characterised, one formed by gases coming out of solution when melts were cooled and the other arising from gases trapped during casting.
Origin
British Telecom Research Laboratories, School Of Materials, Sheffield
Journal Title
Phys Chem Glasses 1991 32 4 161-167
Sector
Glass Fibre
Class
GF 77