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How to use Erbium Oxide as a glass decolorizer

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Author : TRUNNANO
Update time : 2023-05-05 09:01:58

What is Erbium Oxide

Erbium Oxide is an inorganic compound with the formula Er2O3. It is a pink paramagnetic solid. It finds uses in various optical materials. Erbium Oxide has a cubic structure resembling the bixbyite motif. The Er3+ centers are octahedral.
 

Effect of Erbium Oxide on Glass

Erbium Oxide is a common glass additive. Its role in glass liquid mainly includes the following aspects: 
1. Improve the physical properties of glass: Erbium Oxide can increase the hardness, wear resistance, and compressive strength of glass, making glass Harder and more durable.
2. Improve the transparency of glass: Erbium Oxide can reduce the scattering rate and absorption rate of glass, and improve the transparency and clarity of glass, especially for the fields of optical glass and display screens of electronic equipment.
3. Adjust the chemical stability of the glass: Erbium Oxide can affect the chemical properties of the glass liquid, making the glass more stable and corrosion-resistant and helping to extend the service life of the glass. In short, adding Erbium Oxide can significantly improve the quality and performance of glass and is an important glass additive.

How to use Erbium Oxide as a glass decolorizer?

Erbium Oxide is widely used in the glass industry as a decolorizer to reduce the color of glass and improve its transparency and optical properties. Erbium Oxide is usually produced by adding Erbium Oxide powder or Erbium Oxide solution to the glass melt. The following are the specific usage methods:
1. Prepare Erbium Oxide powder or solution. Welcome to contact us for high-purity Erbium Oxide.
2. Prepare glass raw materials. The size and weight are determined according to the requirements. It is heated in a kiln until completely melted into molten glass.
3. Add an appropriate amount of Erbium Oxide powder or solution into the glass. The amount added will affect the color and transparency of the glass.
4. Let the Erbium Oxide mix well to completely dissolve in the glass liquid.
5. Continue heating the molten glass until the Erbium Oxide diffuses throughout the melt.
6. Finally, cool the glass liquid to make it solidify into decolorized glass. It should be noted that adding too much Erbium Oxide can cause the glass to become too transparent and even lose some durability. The desired decolorization effect may not be achieved if the addition is insufficient. In the actual production process, it is necessary to precisely control the amount of Erbium Oxide added to ensure the decolorization effect and the excellent quality of the glass.

What is the price of Erbium Oxide?

You can contact us to get the latest price information. Generally speaking, the price of Erbium Oxide will be affected by various factors, such as market supply and demand, production cost, raw material price, transportation cost, process technology, and so on. According to the different changes in these factors, the price of Erbium Oxide will also fluctuate.

How to find an Erbium Oxide supplier?

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If you are looking for high-quality erbium oxide powder, please feel free to contact us and send an inquiry. 
 
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