Method and apparatus for homogenizing flat glass

Glass manufacturing – Processes – Fining or homogenizing molten glass

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65 993, 65178, 65179, 651823, 651825, C03B 5187

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ABSTRACT:
Stirring of glass of high optical quality is effected by initiating forming of the glass, such as by the float process, at relatively high temperatures immediately after the glass has been stirred. Preferably, during and/or following the stirring operation contact between the molten glass and ceramic refractories is minimized. This is preferably accomplished by providing a layer of molton metal (e.g., tin) on the bottom of the stirring chamber.

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