5. Conclusion
Immersing a glass part in a satin-finishing solution based on hydrofluoric acid and bifluorinated alkali salts leads to the formation of a semi-passivating layer on the glass surface. The reaction products of the hydrofluoric acid attack on the glass precipitate with the alkaline cations present in solution to form this layer. Its main components are potassium or ammonium hexafluorosilicates, depending on the nature of the bifluorinated salt introduced. The layer's passivating nature and the way it is formed, first appearing at isolated points and then extending to the entire surface, enable microscopic pyramids to be obtained, responsible for the satin appearance. Depending on the nature of the products making up the passivation layer, the size and geometry of the pyramids are different, enabling original satin finishes to be obtained. Particular satin finishes can also be obtained by adding...
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Bibliography
Events
ICG International Congress on Glass
http://www.icglass.org/home/conferences/
International Congress on Glass organized by The American Ceramic Society
Regulations
Arrêté du 2 février 1998 relatif aux prélèvements et à la consommation d'eau ainsi que aux émissions de toute nature des installations classées pour la protection de l'environnement soumises à autorisation. NOR : ATEP9870017A
Patents
Frosting method for forming imbricate pattern JP2080351
New frosting method for glass comprising a rinsing step with a salt solution and resulting frosted objects EP 1160213
Composition for roughening glass, etching bath, process for roughening glass and roughened objects EP 1108773
Process for satin-finishing a glass object in controlled concentrations...
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Depolishing workshops :
Saverglass, a subsidiary of the St Gobain group, manufactures glass bottles and applies satin-finishing methods to some of its products.
https://www.saverglass.com/fr/expertises/decorateur-haut-de-gamme/les-procedes-de-decoration
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