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Glass compositions, fibers and methods of making same
Assignee: Owens Corning
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Filing: 1974-08-22
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Granted: 1977-05-31
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Expires: 1994-08-22
Abstract
Abstract This disclosure relates to fiberizable glass compositions, fibers and the method of making textile glass fibers which are boron and fluorine free. Boron and fluorine have now been recognized as potential pollutants in the manufacture of fiberizable glasses and glass fibers and the following disclosure eliminates these pollutants by substituting TiO2, MgO and ZnO in the basic three component glass composition of SiO2, Al2O3 and CaO. The preferred glass composition consists essentially of, by weight, 54.5 to 60% SiO2, 9 to 14.5% Al2O3, 17 to 24% CaO, 2 to 4% TiO2, 1.5 to 4% MgO and 1 to 6% RO, wherein RO is an oxide selected from the group consisting of ZnO, SrO and BaO, calculated as ZnO. The preferred composition may also include alkali metal oxides selected from the group consisting of Na2O, K2O and Li2O.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas D. Erickson
- 👤 Warren W. Wolf
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CPC Classifications
C; C03; C03C; C03C13/00; C03C3/00; C03C3/04; C03C3/076; C03C3/083; C03C3/085; C03C3/087
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
179 words
A boron and fluorine free fiberizable glass composition having a liquidus temperature of about 2250° F., or less and having a viscosity of log 2.5 poises at about 2450° F., or less, consisting essentially by weight of 54.5 to 60% SiO 2 , 9 to 14.5% Al 2 O 3 , 17 to 24% CaO, 2 to 4% TiO 2 , 1.5 to 4% MgO, 1 to 6% RO, wherein R is selected from the group consisting of Zn, Sr and Ba and RO is calculated as the equivalent molecular weight percent of ZnO and an alkali metal oxide selected from the group consisting of Na 2 O, K 2 O and Li 2 O, comprising between 1% and 3% Na 2 O and K 2 O, the K 2 O calculated as Na 2 O in equivalent weight percent and between 1% and 2% by weight Li 2 O, and combinations of such alkali metal oxides in equivalent total weight percent, the total Na 2 O, K 2 O, and Li 2 O not exceeding 3% by weight.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
179 words
A boron and fluorine free fiberizable glass composition having a liquidus temperature of about 2250° F., or less and having a viscosity of log 2.5 poises at about 2450° F., or less, consisting essentially by weight of 54.5 to 60% SiO 2 , 9 to 14.5% Al 2 O 3 , 17 to 24% CaO, 2 to 4% TiO 2 , 1.5 to 4% MgO, 1 to 6% RO, wherein R is selected from the group consisting of Zn, Sr and Ba and RO is calculated as the equivalent molecular weight percent of ZnO and an alkali metal oxide selected from the group consisting of Na 2 O, K 2 O and Li 2 O, comprising between 1% and 3% Na 2 O and K 2 O, the K 2 O calculated as Na 2 O in equivalent weight percent and between 1% and 2% by weight Li 2 O, and combinations of such alkali metal oxides in equivalent total weight percent, the total Na 2 O, K 2 O, and Li 2 O not exceeding 3% by weight.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
154 words
A boron and fluorine free fiberizable glass composition having a liquidus temperature of about 2250° F., or less and having a viscosity of log 2.5 poises at about 2450° F., or less, consisting essentially by weight of 54.5 to 60% SiO 2 , 9 to 14.5% Al 2 O 3 , 17 to 24% CaO, 2 to 4% TiO 2 , 1.5 to 4% MgO, 1 to 6% RO, wherein R is selected from the group consisting of Zn, Sr and Ba, and RO is calculated as the equivalent molecular weight percent of ZnO and alkali metal oxide selected from the group consisting of Na 2 O and K 2 O and Li 2 O, comprising up to 3% by weight Na 2 O and K 2 O, calculated as Na 2 O in equivalent molecular weight percent, up to 2% by weight Li 2 O and combinations thereof calculated in equivalent weight percent.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
154 words
A boron and fluorine free fiberizable glass composition having a liquidus temperature of about 2250° F., or less and having a viscosity of log 2.5 poises at about 2450° F., or less, consisting essentially by weight of 54.5 to 60% SiO 2 , 9 to 14.5% Al 2 O 3 , 17 to 24% CaO, 2 to 4% TiO 2 , 1.5 to 4% MgO, 1 to 6% RO, wherein R is selected from the group consisting of Zn, Sr and Ba, and RO is calculated as the equivalent molecular weight percent of ZnO and alkali metal oxide selected from the group consisting of Na 2 O and K 2 O and Li 2 O, comprising up to 3% by weight Na 2 O and K 2 O, calculated as Na 2 O in equivalent molecular weight percent, up to 2% by weight Li 2 O and combinations thereof calculated in equivalent weight percent.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
145 words
A boron and fluorine free fiberizable glass composition having a liquidus temperature of 2250° F., or less and having a viscosity of log 2.5 poises at 2450° F., or less, consisting essentially of, by weight, 54.5 to 60% SiO 2 , 9 to 14.5% Al 2 O 3 , 17 to 24% CaO, 2 to 4% TiO 2 , 1.5 to 4% MgO, 1 to 6% RO, wherein RO is an oxide selected from the group consisting of ZnO SrO and BaO, calculated as ZnO and an alkali metal oxide selected from the group consisting of Na 2 O, K 2 O and Li 2 O, comprising 3% by weight or less Na 2 O and K 2 O, calculated as Na 2 O in equivalent molecular weight percent, 2% by weight or less Li 2 O and combinations thereof calculated in equivalent weight percent.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
145 words
A boron and fluorine free fiberizable glass composition having a liquidus temperature of 2250° F., or less and having a viscosity of log 2.5 poises at 2450° F., or less, consisting essentially of, by weight, 54.5 to 60% SiO 2 , 9 to 14.5% Al 2 O 3 , 17 to 24% CaO, 2 to 4% TiO 2 , 1.5 to 4% MgO, 1 to 6% RO, wherein RO is an oxide selected from the group consisting of ZnO SrO and BaO, calculated as ZnO and an alkali metal oxide selected from the group consisting of Na 2 O, K 2 O and Li 2 O, comprising 3% by weight or less Na 2 O and K 2 O, calculated as Na 2 O in equivalent molecular weight percent, 2% by weight or less Li 2 O and combinations thereof calculated in equivalent weight percent.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
158 words
A boron and fluorine free fiberizable glass composition having a liquidus temperature of 2250° F., consisting essentially of, by weight, 54.5 to 60% SiO 2 , 9 to 14.5% Al 2 O 3 , 17 to 24% CaO, 2 to 4% TiO 2 , 1.5 to 4% MgO, 1 to 6% RO, wherein RO is an oxide selected from the group consisting of ZnO, SrO and BaO, calculated as ZnO in equivalent molecular weight percent and an alkali metal oxide selected from the group consisting of Na 2 O, K 2 O and Li 2 O, comprising between 1% and 3% Na 2 O, and K 2 O, the K 2 O calculated as Na 2 O in equivalent weight percent and between 1% and 2% by weight Li 2 O, and combinations of such alkali metal oxides in equivalent total weight percent, the total Na 2 O, K 2 O and Li 2 O not exceeding 3%.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
158 words
A boron and fluorine free fiberizable glass composition having a liquidus temperature of 2250° F., consisting essentially of, by weight, 54.5 to 60% SiO 2 , 9 to 14.5% Al 2 O 3 , 17 to 24% CaO, 2 to 4% TiO 2 , 1.5 to 4% MgO, 1 to 6% RO, wherein RO is an oxide selected from the group consisting of ZnO, SrO and BaO, calculated as ZnO in equivalent molecular weight percent and an alkali metal oxide selected from the group consisting of Na 2 O, K 2 O and Li 2 O, comprising between 1% and 3% Na 2 O, and K 2 O, the K 2 O calculated as Na 2 O in equivalent weight percent and between 1% and 2% by weight Li 2 O, and combinations of such alkali metal oxides in equivalent total weight percent, the total Na 2 O, K 2 O and Li 2 O not exceeding 3%.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
186 words
The method of making a boron and fluorine free glass fiber, comprising the steps of melting a glass batch consisting essentially of, by weight, 54.5 to 60% SiO 2 , 9 to 14.5% Al 2 O 3 , 17 to 24% CaO, 2 to 4% TiO 2 , 1.5 to 4% MgO, the equivalent of 1 to 6% of the oxide RO, wherein RO is selected from the group consisting of ZnO, SrO, and BaO, calculated as ZnO in molecular weight percent and alkali metal oxide selected from the group consisting of Na 2 O, K 2 O and Li 2 O, comprising up to 3% by weight Na 2 O and K 2 O, calculated as Na 2 O in equivalent molecular weight percent, up to 2% by weight Li 2 O and combinations thereof calculated in equivalent weight percent, reducing the temperature of the molten glass to within the fiberization range of the glass composition having a liquidus temperature of about 2250° F., or less and having a viscosity of log 2.5 poises at about 2450° F., or less and drawing a glass fiber.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
186 words
The method of making a boron and fluorine free glass fiber, comprising the steps of melting a glass batch consisting essentially of, by weight, 54.5 to 60% SiO 2 , 9 to 14.5% Al 2 O 3 , 17 to 24% CaO, 2 to 4% TiO 2 , 1.5 to 4% MgO, the equivalent of 1 to 6% of the oxide RO, wherein RO is selected from the group consisting of ZnO, SrO, and BaO, calculated as ZnO in molecular weight percent and alkali metal oxide selected from the group consisting of Na 2 O, K 2 O and Li 2 O, comprising up to 3% by weight Na 2 O and K 2 O, calculated as Na 2 O in equivalent molecular weight percent, up to 2% by weight Li 2 O and combinations thereof calculated in equivalent weight percent, reducing the temperature of the molten glass to within the fiberization range of the glass composition having a liquidus temperature of about 2250° F., or less and having a viscosity of log 2.5 poises at about 2450° F., or less and drawing a glass fiber.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
182 words
The method of making a boron and fluorine free glass fiber, comprising the steps of melting a glass batch consisting essentially of, by weight, 54.5 to 60% SiO 2 , 9 to 14.5% Al 2 O 3 , 17 to 24% CaO, 2 to 4% TiO 2 , 1.5 to 4% MgO, the equivalent of 1 to 6 percent of the oxide RO, wherein RO is selected from the group consisting of ZnO, SrO and BaO, calculated as ZnO in molecular weight percent and an alkali metal oxide selected from the group consisting of Na 2 O, K 2 O and Li 2 O, comprising between 1% and 3% Na 2 O and K 2 O, the K 2 O calculated as Na 2 O in equivalent weight percent and between 1% and 2% by weight Li 2 O, and combinations of such alkali metal oxides in equivalent, total weight percent, reducing the temperature of the molten glass to within the fiberization range of the glass composition having a liquidus temperature of about 2250° F., or less and drawing a glass fiber.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
182 words
The method of making a boron and fluorine free glass fiber, comprising the steps of melting a glass batch consisting essentially of, by weight, 54.5 to 60% SiO 2 , 9 to 14.5% Al 2 O 3 , 17 to 24% CaO, 2 to 4% TiO 2 , 1.5 to 4% MgO, the equivalent of 1 to 6 percent of the oxide RO, wherein RO is selected from the group consisting of ZnO, SrO and BaO, calculated as ZnO in molecular weight percent and an alkali metal oxide selected from the group consisting of Na 2 O, K 2 O and Li 2 O, comprising between 1% and 3% Na 2 O and K 2 O, the K 2 O calculated as Na 2 O in equivalent weight percent and between 1% and 2% by weight Li 2 O, and combinations of such alkali metal oxides in equivalent, total weight percent, reducing the temperature of the molten glass to within the fiberization range of the glass composition having a liquidus temperature of about 2250° F., or less and drawing a glass fiber.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
136 words
A boron and fluorine free textile glass fiber consisting essentially of: ______________________________________
COMPONENT PERCENT BY WEIGHT
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SiO.sub.2 54.5 to 60
Al.sub.2 O.sub.3
9 to 14.5
CaO 17 to 24
TiO.sub.2 2 to 4
MgO 1.5 to 4
RO 1 to 5.5
Fe.sub.2 O.sub.3
0 to 1
______________________________________ wherein RO is an oxide selected from the group consisting of ZnO, SrO and BaO and the concentration of RO is calculated as ZnO in molecular weight percent and an alkali metal oxide selected from the group consisting of Na 2 O, K 2 O and Li 2 O, comprising up to 3% by weight Na 2 O and K 2 O, calculated as Na 2 O in equivalent molecular weight percent, up to 2% by weight Li 2 O and combinations thereof calculated in equivalent weight percent.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
136 words
A boron and fluorine free textile glass fiber consisting essentially of: ______________________________________
COMPONENT PERCENT BY WEIGHT
______________________________________
SiO.sub.2 54.5 to 60
Al.sub.2 O.sub.3
9 to 14.5
CaO 17 to 24
TiO.sub.2 2 to 4
MgO 1.5 to 4
RO 1 to 5.5
Fe.sub.2 O.sub.3
0 to 1
______________________________________ wherein RO is an oxide selected from the group consisting of ZnO, SrO and BaO and the concentration of RO is calculated as ZnO in molecular weight percent and an alkali metal oxide selected from the group consisting of Na 2 O, K 2 O and Li 2 O, comprising up to 3% by weight Na 2 O and K 2 O, calculated as Na 2 O in equivalent molecular weight percent, up to 2% by weight Li 2 O and combinations thereof calculated in equivalent weight percent.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
160 words
A boron and fluorine free textile glass fiber consisting essentially of: ______________________________________
COMPONENT PERCENT BY WEIGHT
______________________________________
SiO.sub.2 54.5 to 60
Al.sub.2 O.sub.3
9 to 14.5
CaO 17 to 24
TiO.sub.2 2 to 4
MgO 1.5 to 4
RO 1 to 5.5
Fe.sub.2 O.sub.3
0 to 1
______________________________________ wherein RO is an oxide selected from the group consisting of ZnO, SrO and BaO and the concentration of RO is calculated as ZnO in molecular weight percent, an alkali metal oxide selected from the group consisting of Na 2 O, K 2 O, and Li 2 O, comprising between 1% and 3% Na 2 O and K 2 O, the K 2 O calculated as Na 2 O in equivalent weight percent and between 1% and 2% by weight Li 2 O, and combinations of such alkali metal oxides in equivalent total weight percent, the total Na 2 O, K 2 O and Li 2 O not exceeding 3% by weight.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
160 words
A boron and fluorine free textile glass fiber consisting essentially of: ______________________________________
COMPONENT PERCENT BY WEIGHT
______________________________________
SiO.sub.2 54.5 to 60
Al.sub.2 O.sub.3
9 to 14.5
CaO 17 to 24
TiO.sub.2 2 to 4
MgO 1.5 to 4
RO 1 to 5.5
Fe.sub.2 O.sub.3
0 to 1
______________________________________ wherein RO is an oxide selected from the group consisting of ZnO, SrO and BaO and the concentration of RO is calculated as ZnO in molecular weight percent, an alkali metal oxide selected from the group consisting of Na 2 O, K 2 O, and Li 2 O, comprising between 1% and 3% Na 2 O and K 2 O, the K 2 O calculated as Na 2 O in equivalent weight percent and between 1% and 2% by weight Li 2 O, and combinations of such alkali metal oxides in equivalent total weight percent, the total Na 2 O, K 2 O and Li 2 O not exceeding 3% by weight.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
162 words
A fiberizable, boron and fluorine free glass composition consisting essentially of, by weight: ______________________________________
COMPONENT PERCENT BY WEIGHT
______________________________________
SiO.sub.2 54.5 to 60
Al.sub.2 O.sub.3
9 to 14.5
CaO 17 to 24
TiO.sub.2 2 to 4
MgO 1.5 to 4
RO 1 to 5.5
Fe.sub.2 O.sub.3
0 to 1
______________________________________ wherein RO is an oxide selected from the group consisting of ZnO, SrO and BaO and the concentration of RO is calculated as ZnO in equivalent molecular weight percent, an alkali metal oxide selected from the group consisting of Na 2 O, K 2 O and Li 2 O, comprising 3% by weight or less Na 2 O and K 2 O, calculated as Na 2 O in equivalent molecular weight percent, 2% by weight or less Li 2 O and combinations thereof calculated in equivalent weight percent, and said composition having a liquidus temperature of 2250° F., or less and a viscosity of log 2.5 poises at 2450° F., or less.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
162 words
A fiberizable, boron and fluorine free glass composition consisting essentially of, by weight: ______________________________________
COMPONENT PERCENT BY WEIGHT
______________________________________
SiO.sub.2 54.5 to 60
Al.sub.2 O.sub.3
9 to 14.5
CaO 17 to 24
TiO.sub.2 2 to 4
MgO 1.5 to 4
RO 1 to 5.5
Fe.sub.2 O.sub.3
0 to 1
______________________________________ wherein RO is an oxide selected from the group consisting of ZnO, SrO and BaO and the concentration of RO is calculated as ZnO in equivalent molecular weight percent, an alkali metal oxide selected from the group consisting of Na 2 O, K 2 O and Li 2 O, comprising 3% by weight or less Na 2 O and K 2 O, calculated as Na 2 O in equivalent molecular weight percent, 2% by weight or less Li 2 O and combinations thereof calculated in equivalent weight percent, and said composition having a liquidus temperature of 2250° F., or less and a viscosity of log 2.5 poises at 2450° F., or less.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
170 words
A fiberizable, boron and fluorine free glass composition consisting essentially of, by weight: ______________________________________
COMPONENT PERCENT BY WEIGHT
______________________________________
SiO 54.5 to 60
Al.sub.2 O 9 to 14.5
CaO 17 to 24
TiO.sub.2 2 to 4
MgO 1.5 to 4
RO 1 to 5.5
Fe.sub.2 O.sub.3
0 to 1
______________________________________ wherein RO is an oxide selected from the group consisting of ZnO, SrO and BaO and the concentration of RO is calculated as ZnO an equivalent molecular weight percent, an alkali metal oxide selected from the group consisting of Na 2 O, K 2 O and Li 2 O, comprising between 1% and 3% Na 2 O and K 2 O, the K 2 O calculated as Na 2 O in equivalent weight percent and between 1% and 2% by weight Li 2 O, and combinations of such alkali metal oxides in equivalent total weight percent and said composition having a liquidus temperature of 2250° F., or less and a viscosity of log 2.5 poises at 2450° F., or less.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
170 words
A fiberizable, boron and fluorine free glass composition consisting essentially of, by weight: ______________________________________
COMPONENT PERCENT BY WEIGHT
______________________________________
SiO 54.5 to 60
Al.sub.2 O 9 to 14.5
CaO 17 to 24
TiO.sub.2 2 to 4
MgO 1.5 to 4
RO 1 to 5.5
Fe.sub.2 O.sub.3
0 to 1
______________________________________ wherein RO is an oxide selected from the group consisting of ZnO, SrO and BaO and the concentration of RO is calculated as ZnO an equivalent molecular weight percent, an alkali metal oxide selected from the group consisting of Na 2 O, K 2 O and Li 2 O, comprising between 1% and 3% Na 2 O and K 2 O, the K 2 O calculated as Na 2 O in equivalent weight percent and between 1% and 2% by weight Li 2 O, and combinations of such alkali metal oxides in equivalent total weight percent and said composition having a liquidus temperature of 2250° F., or less and a viscosity of log 2.5 poises at 2450° F., or less.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
35 words
The fiberizable boron and fluorine free glass composition defined in claim 10, wherein said composition includes 0.5 to 2% by weight ZrO 2 to improve the chemical durability of fibers formed from the glass composition.
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