Rare earth metal enhances phosphate glass
Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 12:14
in Physics & Chemistry
Adding cerium oxide to phosphate glass rather than the commonly used silicate glass may make glasses that block ultraviolet light and have increased radiation damage resistance while remaining colorless, according to Penn State researchers. These cerium-containing phosphate glasses have many commercial applications for use in windows, sunglasses and solar cells. Link: http://live.psu.edu