Etching of optical fibers

Details Etching of optical fibers Etching of optical fibers

1979-05-04

1981-05-05

Powell, William A.

Adhesive bonding and miscellaneous chemical manufacture

Delaminating processes adapted for specified product

Delaminating in preparation for post processing recycling step

65 31, 156663, 252 793, 350 9618, B44C 122, C03C 1500, C03C 2506

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ABSTRACT:
A method for reducing the diameter of the end of an optical fiber while leaving the fiber end flat or slightly concave so that a lens can be formed thereon. The fiber end is etched in a solution of aqueous hydrofluoric acid to which is added ammonium fluoride, ammonium bifluoride or a combination thereof.

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