Glass Manufacturing

Glass Melting and Processing

High-purity silica powders: Used as a primary raw material for various glass compositions, offering high purity and consistent quality for predictable melting behavior

Fluxing agents: Materials like borates, fluorides, and carbonates, added to the glass melt to lower the melting temperature and improve workability

Coloring agents: Metal oxides or other compounds incorporated into the glass melt to achieve specific colors or optical properties

Fining agents: Materials that promote the removal of gas bubbles from the molten glass, leading to a clear and defect-free final product

Specialty Materials for Glass Applications

Conductive glasses: Doped with specific elements to exhibit electrical conductivity, enabling applications like touchscreens and transparent electrodes

Sealing glasses: Form strong bonds with other materials like metals or ceramics, crucial for creating hermetic seals in electronic packaging and other applications

Low-expansion glasses: Exhibit minimal dimensional changes with temperature fluctuations, making them suitable for applications requiring high dimensional stability like telescope mirrors and scientific instruments

Materials for Glass Shaping and Fabrication

Glass frit: Crushed or granulated glass used for various applications like enameling, glassblowing, and investment casting, offering precise control over material distribution

Glass fibers: Strands of glass used for various purposes like insulation, reinforcement composites, and optical applications. Goodfellow offers different fiber diameters and compositions

Glass rods and tubes: Solid or hollow glass sections used for crafting specialized components, scientific equipment, and decorative objects