Argon
Argon is used in many applications in glass manufacturing. It is colorless, non-reactive, non-flammable and has low thermal conductivity.
Atmosphere Control
Industrial gases can be used to prevent reactions that are detrimental to the glass forming process. For example, inerting the tin bath during float glass manufacturing with nitrogen/hydrogen blends can help prevent the formation of glass defects and protect the chambers/equipment in which the glass is formed.
Air Products gases and decades of experience can help with a variety of atmosphere control applications in a wide range of glass manufacturing processes:
- Purging
- Blanketing
- Shielding
- Surface Modification
Offerings
Distribution Control Equipment
Distribution Control Equipment...state-of-the-art gas distribution systems (flow controls) for small to large applications.
Engineering and Equipment Optimization Services
A range of engineering and equipment optimization services to support beyond gases and technology.
Helium
Helium is used to protect the glass surface in fiber-optic glass production and to improve refining within the bubbling process during glass manufacturing.
Hydrogen
Hydrogen is used in glass manufacturing for atmosphere control, cutting and polishing, heat treating, melting, and softening.
Nitrogen
Nitrogen is used in glass manufacturing for atmosphere control and flat glass delamination.
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