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Glass manufacturing and industry terms.

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air lock

Manufacturing; Glass

An air-filled void within the glass in almost any shape. Air traps in stems are frequently tear-shaped or spirally twisted.

These include beryllia, magnesia, calcia, strontia and baria. Alkaline earths are essential materials used in glassmaking, with calcia and magnesia being particularly important in soda-lime glasses, ...

alkaline earth metal oxides

Manufacturing; Glass

alumina

Manufacturing; Glass

Also called aluminium oxide. Small quantities of alumina can be added to batch recipe to improve glass durability and mechanical strength. Alumina also raises the viscosity and decreases the ...

aluminium oxide

Manufacturing; Glass

Small quantities of aluminium oxide or alumina can be added to batch recipe to improve glass durability and mechanical strength. Aluminium oxide also raises the viscosity and decreases the likelihood ...

amber glass

Manufacturing; Glass

Colored glasses produced by adding various sulphur compounds in conjunction with carbon to produce a range of amber colors. Amber glasses are often used for bottles and other containers. Ambers are ...