The present specification generally relates to glass compositions and glass articles and, in particular, to glass compositions and ion-exchangeable, colored glass articles formed therefrom.
Aluminosilicate glass articles may exhibit superior ion-exchangeability and drop performance. Various industries, including the consumer electronics industry, desire colored materials with the same or similar strength and fracture toughness properties as existing, non-colored, ion-exchange strengthened glasses. However, simply including colorants in conventional aluminosilicate glass compositions may not produce the desired color.
Accordingly, a need exists for an alternative colored glass articles having high strength and fracture toughness.
Aspect A1 includes a colored glass article comprising: greater than or equal to 50 mol % and less than or equal to 80 mol % SiO2; greater than or equal to 7 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol % Al2O3; greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 35 mol % R2O, wherein R2O comprises at least one of Li2O, Na2O, and K2O; greater than 1×10−6 mol % and less than or equal to 10 mol % of a colorant, wherein the colorant comprises at least one of Cr2O3, Au, Ag, CuO, NiO, Co3O4, TiO2, CeO2; and greater than or equal to 12 mol % and less than or equal to 24 mol % of Al2O3+MgO+CaO+ZnO, wherein the colored glass article comprises: a transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space comprising an L* value greater than or equal to 55 and less than or equal to 96.5 as measured under F2 illumination and a 10° standard observer angle; a compressive stress profile with a depth of compression greater than or equal to 0.15t where t is a thickness of the colored glass article, a compressive stress greater than or equal to 200 MPa, and a central tension greater than or equal to 60 MPa; a dielectric constant from 5.6 to 6.4 over a frequency range from 10 GHz to 60 GHz; and the thickness t is greater than or equal to 0.4 mm and less than or equal to 5 mm.
Aspect A2 includes the colored glass article of aspect A1, wherein the thickness t is greater than or equal to 0.5 mm and less than or equal to 5 mm.
Aspect A3 includes the colored glass article of any preceding aspect, wherein a colored glass article having the same composition and microstructure as a center of the colored glass article has a fracture toughness KIC greater than or equal to 0.7 MPa·m1/2.
Aspect A4 includes the colored glass article of any preceding aspect comprising an average transmittance of greater than or equal to 10% and less than or equal to 92% over the wavelength range of 380 nm to 750 nm.
Aspect A5 includes the colored glass article of any preceding aspect further comprising at least one crystalline phase.
Aspect A6 includes the colored glass article of any preceding aspect comprising a crystallinity of less than 10 wt %.
Aspect A7 includes the colored glass article of any preceding aspect, wherein the depth of compression is less than or equal to 0.3t.
Aspect A8 includes the colored glass article of any preceding aspect, wherein the surface compressive stress is greater than or equal to 400 MPa.
Aspect A9 includes the colored glass article of any preceding aspect, wherein the central tension is greater than or equal to 70 MPa.
Aspect A10 includes the colored glass article of any preceding aspect, wherein the transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space comprises an a* value and |a*| is ≥0.3.
Aspect A11 includes the colored glass article of any preceding aspect, wherein the transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space comprises a b* value and |b*| is ≥0.5.
Aspect A12 includes the colored glass article of any preceding aspect, wherein the transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space comprises an a* value and a b* value, wherein |a*| is ≥0.3 and |b*| is ≥0.5.
Aspect A13 includes the colored glass article of any preceding aspect, wherein the transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space comprises a* and b* values within a region of a plot of a* vs. b* bound by the intersection of lines: b*=0.2879·a*+27.818; b*=7.0833·a*−94.5; b*=0.45·a*+104.5; and b*=15.3·a*+253.
Aspect A14 includes the colored glass article of aspect A13, wherein the colorant comprises Ag.
Aspect A15 includes the colored glass article of any of aspects A1-A12, wherein the transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space comprises a* and b* values within a region of a plot of a* vs. b* bound by the intersection of lines: b*=7.0833·a*−94.5; b*=−0.9583·a*+146.75; b*=2.6957·a*−50.565; and b*=33.
Aspect A16 includes the colored glass article of aspect A15 wherein the colorant comprises Ag.
Aspect A17 includes the colored glass article of any of aspects A1-A12, wherein the transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space comprises a* and b* values within a region of a plot of a* vs. b* bound by the intersection of lines: b*=2.6957·a*−50.565; a*=54; b*=1.0769·a*−17.154; and b*=6.6667·a*−173.67.
Aspect A18 includes the colored glass article of aspect A17 wherein the colorant comprises Ag.
Aspect A19 includes the colored glass article of any of aspects A1-A12, wherein the transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space comprises a* and b* values within a region of a plot of a* vs. b* bound by the intersection of lines: b*=0.2879·a*+27.818; a*=0; b*=−1.375·a*+1; and b*=9.333·a*+86.667, exclusive of a* greater than −0.3 and less than 0.3 and exclusive of b* greater than −0.5 and less than 0.5.
Aspect A20 includes the colored glass article of aspect A19, wherein the colorant comprises Ag.
Aspect A21 includes the colored glass article of any of aspects A1-A12, wherein the transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space comprises a* and b* values within a region of a plot of a* vs. b* bound by the intersection of lines: b*=0.0833·a*+20.833; b*=2.1182·a*−32.073; b*=−0.3; and b*=1.5929·a*−0.3, exclusive of a* greater than −0.3 and less than 0.3 and exclusive of b* greater than −0.5 and less than 0.5.
Aspect A22 includes the colored glass article of aspect A21, wherein the colorant comprises Ag.
Aspect A23 includes the colored glass article of any of aspects A1-A12, wherein the transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space comprises a* values greater than or equal to −18 and less than or equal to 0.3 and b* values greater than or equal to 0.5 and less than or equal to 82.
Aspect A24 includes the colored glass article of claim A23, wherein the colorant comprises Cr2O3.
Aspect A25 includes the colored glass article of any of aspects A1-A12, wherein the transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space comprises a* values greater than or equal to −18 and less than or equal to 18, exclusive of a* greater than −0.3 and less than 0.3, and b* greater than or equal to 0.5 and less than or equal to 82.
Aspect A26 includes the colored glass article of aspect A25, wherein the colorant comprises Cr2O3 and NiO.
Aspect A27 includes the colored glass article of any of aspects A1-A12, wherein the transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space comprises a* values greater than or equal to −20 and less than or equal to 60, exclusive of a* greater than −0.3 and less than 0.3, and b* greater than or equal to −90 and less than or equal to 85, exclusive of b* values greater than −0.5 and less than 0.5.
Aspect A28 includes the colored glass article of aspect A27, wherein the colorant comprises Cr2O3 and Co3O4.
Aspect A29 includes the colored glass article of any of aspects A1-A12, wherein the transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space comprises a* values greater than or equal to −35 and less than or equal to −0.3, and b* values greater than or equal to 0.5 and less than or equal to 82.
Aspect A30 includes the colored glass article of aspect A29, wherein the colorant comprises Cr2O3 and CuO.
Aspect A31 includes the colored glass article of any of aspects A1-A12, wherein the transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space comprises a* values greater than or equal to −35 and less than or equal to 20, exclusive of a* greater than −0.3 and less than 0.3, and b* values greater than or equal to 0.5 and less than or equal to 75.
Aspect A32 includes the colored glass article of aspect A31, wherein the colorant comprises Cr2O3, NiO, and CuO.
Aspect A33 includes the colored glass article of any of aspects A1-A12, wherein the transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space comprises a* values greater than or equal to −15 and less than or equal to 65, exclusive of a* greater than −0.3 and less than 0.3, and b* values greater than or equal to −90 and less than or equal to 80, exclusive of b* greater than −0.5 and less than 0.5.
Aspect A34 includes the colored glass article of aspect A33, wherein the colorant comprises Cr2O3, NiO, and Co3O4.
Aspect A35 includes the colored glass article of any of aspects A1-A12, wherein the transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space comprises a* values greater than or equal to −35 and less than or equal to 60, exclusive of a* greater than −0.3 and less than 0.3, and b* values greater than or equal to −90 and less than or equal to 80, exclusive of b* greater than −0.5 and less than 0.5.
Aspect A36 includes the colored glass article of aspect A35, wherein the colorant comprises Cr2O3, CuO, and Co3O4.
Aspect A37 includes the colored glass article of any of aspects A1-A12, wherein the transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space comprises a* values greater than or equal to −35 and less than or equal to 60, exclusive of a* greater than −0.3 and less than 0.3, and b* values greater than or equal to −90 and less than or equal to 80, exclusive of b* greater than −0.5 and less than 0.5.
Aspect A38 includes the colored glass article of aspect A37, wherein the colorant comprises Cr2O3, NiO, CuO, and Co3O4.
Aspect A39 includes the colored glass article of any of aspects A1-A12, wherein the transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space comprises a* values greater than or equal to −15 and less than or equal to −0.3 and b* values greater than or equal to −10 and less than or equal to 10, exclusive of b* greater than −0.5 and less than 0.5.
Aspect A40 includes the colored glass article of aspect A39, wherein the colorant comprises at least one of NiO, CuO, TiO2, Co3O4, Cr2O3, and CeO2.
Aspect A41 includes the colored glass article of any of aspects A1-A12, wherein the transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space comprises a* values greater than or equal to −5 and less than or equal to 25, exclusive of a* greater than −0.3 and less than 0.3, and b* greater than or equal to −20 and less than or equal to 5, exclusive of b* greater than −0.5 and less than 0.5.
Aspect A42 includes the colored glass article of aspect A41, wherein the colorant comprises Au.
Aspect A43 includes the colored glass article of any of aspects A1-A12, wherein the transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space comprises a* values greater than or equal to −10 and less than or equal to 25, exclusive of a* greater than −0.3 and less than 0.3, and b* values greater than or equal to −20 and less than or equal to 5, exclusive of b* greater than −0.5 and less than 0.5.
Aspect A44 includes the colored glass article of aspect A43, wherein the colorant comprises Au.
Aspect A45 includes the colored glass article of any of aspects A1-A12, wherein the transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space comprises a* values greater than or equal to −15 and less than or equal to −0.3, and b* values greater than or equal to −10 and less than or equal to 10, exclusive of b* greater than −0.5 and less than 0.5.
Aspect A46 includes the colored glass article of aspect A45, wherein the colorant comprises at least one of Cr2O3, Au, Ag, CuO, NiO, Co3O4, TiO2, and CeO2.
Aspect A47 includes an electronic device comprising a housing, the housing comprising a colored glass article according to any preceding aspect.
Additional features and advantages of the colored glass articles described herein will be set forth in the detailed description that follows, and in part will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art from that description or recognized by practicing the embodiments described herein, including the detailed description which follows, the claims, as well as the appended drawings.
It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description describe various embodiments and are intended to provide an overview or framework for understanding the nature and character of the claimed subject matter. The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the various embodiments, and are incorporated into and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate the various embodiments described herein, and together with the description serve to explain the principles and operations of the claimed subject matter.
Reference will now be made in detail to various embodiments of glass compositions and colored glass articles formed therefrom having a desired color. According to embodiments, a colored glass article includes: greater than or equal to 50 mol % and less than or equal to 80 mol % SiO2; greater than or equal to 7 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol % Al2O3; greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 35 mol % R2O, wherein R2O comprises at least one of Li2O, Na2O, and K2O; greater than 1×10−6 mol % and less than or equal to 10 mol % of a colorant, wherein the colorant comprises at least one of Cr2O3, Au, Ag, CuO, NiO, Co3O4, TiO2, CeO2; and greater than or equal to 12 mol % and less than or equal to 24 mol % of Al2O3+MgO+CaO+ZnO. The colored glass article may further include a transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space comprising an L* value greater than or equal to 55 and less than or equal to 96.5 as measured under F2 illumination and a 10° standard observer angle; a compressive stress profile with a depth of compression greater than or equal to 0.15t where t is a thickness of the colored glass article, a compressive stress greater than or equal to 200 MPa, and a central tension greater than or equal to 60 MPa; a dielectric constant from 5.6 to 6.4 over a frequency range from 10 GHz to 60 GHz; and the thickness t is greater than or equal to 0.4 mm and less than or equal to 5 mm. Various embodiments of colored glass articles will be described herein with specific reference to the appended drawings.
Ranges may be expressed herein as from “about” one particular value, and/or to “about” another particular value. When such a range is expressed, another embodiment includes from the one particular value and/or to the other particular value. Similarly, when values are expressed as approximations, by use of the antecedent “about,” it will be understood that the particular value forms another embodiment. It will be further understood that the endpoints of each of the ranges are significant both in relation to the other endpoint, and independently of the other endpoint.
Directional terms as used herein—for example up, down, right, left, front, back, top, bottom—are made only with reference to the figures as drawn and are not intended to imply absolute orientation.
Unless otherwise expressly stated, it is in no way intended that any method set forth herein be construed as requiring that its steps be performed in a specific order, nor that with any apparatus specific orientations be required. Accordingly, where a method claim does not actually recite an order to be followed by its steps, or that any apparatus claim does not actually recite an order or orientation to individual components, or it is not otherwise specifically stated in the claims or description that the steps are to be limited to a specific order, or that a specific order or orientation to components of an apparatus is not recited, it is in no way intended that an order or orientation be inferred, in any respect. This holds for any possible non-express basis for interpretation, including: matters of logic with respect to arrangement of steps, operational flow, order of components, or orientation of components; plain meaning derived from grammatical organization or punctuation, and; the number or type of embodiments described in the specification.
As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an” and “the” include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, reference to “a” component includes aspects having two or more such components, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
In the embodiments of the glass compositions and the resultant colored glass articles described herein, the concentrations of constituent components in oxide form (e.g., SiO2, Al2O3, and the like) are specified in mole percent (mol %) on an oxide basis, unless otherwise specified.
In embodiments of the glass compositions and the resultant colored glass articles described herein, the concentrations of Au and Cl are specified in mole percent (mol %), unless otherwise specified.
In embodiments of the glass compositions and the resultant colored glass articles described herein, the concentration of a cation “M” is specified in mole percent (mol %), unless otherwise specified.
The term “substantially free,” when used to describe the concentration and/or absence of a particular constituent component in a glass composition and the resultant colored glass article, means that the constituent component is not intentionally added to the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article. However, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may contain traces of the constituent component as a contaminant or tramp in amounts of less than 200 ppm unless specified otherwise herein. It is noted that the definition of “substantially free” is exclusive of gold (Au) which may be intentionally added to the glass composition in relatively small amounts such as, for example and without limitation, amounts less than 200 ppm (or the equivalent in mol %) to achieve a desired color in the resultant colored glass article.
The terms “0 mol %” and “free,” when used to describe the concentration and/or absence of a particular constituent component in a glass composition, means that the constituent component is not present in the glass composition.
Fracture toughness (KIC) represents the ability of a glass composition to resist fracture. Fracture toughness is measured on a non-strengthened glass article, such as measuring the KIC value prior to ion exchange (IOX) treatment of the glass article, thereby representing a feature of a glass substrate prior to IOX. The fracture toughness test methods described herein are not suitable for glasses that have been exposed to IOX treatment. Accordingly, where the fracture toughness of an ion exchanged article is referred to, it means the fracture toughness of a non-ion exchanged article with the same composition and microstructure (when present) as the center (i.e., a point located at least 0.5t from every surface of the article or substrate where t is the thickness of the article or substrate) of the ion exchanged article (which corresponds to the portion of the ion exchanged article least affected by the ion exchange process and, hence, a composition and microstructure comparable to a non-ion exchanged glass). Fracture toughness is measured by the chevron notched short bar method. The chevron notched short bar (CNSB) method is disclosed in Reddy, K. P. R. et al, “Fracture Toughness Measurement of Glass and Ceramic Materials Using Chevron-Notched Specimens,” J. Am. Ceram. Soc., 71 [6], C-310-C-313 (1988) except that Y*m is calculated using equation 5 of Bubsey, R. T. et al., “Closed-Form Expressions for Crack-Mouth Displacement and Stress Intensity Factors for Chevron-Notched Short Bar and Short Rod Specimens Based on Experimental Compliance Measurements,” NASA Technical Memorandum 83796, pp. 1-30 (October 1992). Unless otherwise specified, all fracture toughness values were measured by chevron notched short bar (CNSB) method.
Alternative KIC fracture toughness measurements were performed on some samples with the double cantilever beam (DCB) procedure. The DCB specimen geometry is shown in
For each sample, a crack was first initiated at the tip of the web, and then the starter crack was carefully sub-critically grown until the ratio of dimensions a/h was greater than 1.5 to accurately calculate stress intensity. At this point the crack length, a, was measured and recorded using a traveling microscope with 5 μm resolution. A drop of toluene was then placed into the crack groove and wicked along the length of the groove by capillary forces, pinning the crack from moving until the fracture toughness is reached. The load was then increased until sample fracture occurred, and the critical stress intensity KIC calculated from the failure load and sample dimensions, with KP being equivalent to KIC due to the measurement method.
The viscosity of the glass composition, as described herein, is measured according to ASTM C965-96.
The term “melting point,” as used herein, refers to the temperature at which the viscosity of the glass composition is 200 poise.
The term “softening point,” as used herein, refers to the temperature at which the viscosity of the glass composition is 1×107.6 poise. The softening point is measured according to the parallel plate viscosity method which measures the viscosity of inorganic glass from 107 to 109 poise as a function of temperature, similar to ASTM C1351M.
The term “annealing point” as used herein, refer to the temperature at which the viscosity of the glass composition is 1×1013.18 poise.
The term “strain point,” as used herein, refers to the temperature at which the viscosity of the glass composition is 1×1014.68 poise.
The term “coefficient of thermal expansion” and “CTE,” as described herein, is measured in accordance with ASTM E228-85 over the temperature range of 25° C. to 300° C. and is expressed in terms of “×10−7/° C.” as an average over the temperature range.
The term “liquidus viscosity,” as used herein, refers to the viscosity of the glass composition at the onset of devitrification (i.e., at the liquidus temperature as determined with the gradient furnace method according to ASTM C829-81).
The term “liquidus temperature,” as used herein, refers to the temperature at which the glass composition begins to devitrify as determined with the gradient furnace method according to ASTM C829-81.
Surface compressive stress is measured with a surface stress meter (FSM) such as commercially available instruments such as the FSM-6000, manufactured by Orihara Industrial Co., Ltd. (Japan). Surface stress measurements rely upon the measurement of the stress optical coefficient (SOC), which is related to the birefringence of the glass article. SOC, in turn, is measured according to Procedure C (Glass Disc Method) described in ASTM standard C770-16, entitled “Standard Test Method for Measurement of Glass Stress-Optical Coefficient,” the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. Depth of compression (DOC) is also measured with the FSM. The maximum central tension (CT) values are measured using a scattered light polariscope (SCALP) technique known in the art.
The term “depth of compression” (DOC), as used herein, refers to the position in the article where compressive stress transitions to tensile stress.
Transmittance data (total transmittance and diffuse transmittance) in the visible spectrum is measured with a Lambda 950 UV/Vis/NIR Spectrophotometer manufactured by PerkinElmer Inc. (Waltham, Mass. USA). The Lambda 950 apparatus was fitted with a 150 mm integrating sphere. Data was collected using an open beam baseline and a Spectralon® reference reflectance disk. For total transmittance (Total Tx), the sample is fixed at the integrating sphere entry point.
The term “average transmittance,” as used herein with respect to the visible spectrum, refers to the average of transmittance measurements made within a given wavelength range with each whole numbered wavelength weighted equally. In embodiments described herein, the “average transmittance” with respect to the visible spectrum is reported over the wavelength range from 380 nm to 750 nm (inclusive of endpoints). Unless otherwise specified, the average transmittance is indicated for article thicknesses from 0.4 mm to 5 mm, inclusive of endpoints. Unless otherwise specified, when average transmittance is indicated, this means that each thickness within the range of thicknesses from 0.4 mm to 5 mm has an average transmittance as specified. For example, colored glass articles having average transmittances of 10% to 92% over the wavelength range from 380 nm to 750 nm means that each thickness within the range of 0.4 mm to 5 mm (e.g., 0.6 mm, 0.9 mm, 2 mm, etc.) has an average transmittance in the range of 10% to 92% for the wavelength range from 380 nm to 750 nm.
The term “CIELAB color space,” as used herein, refers to a color space defined by the International Commission on Illumination (CIE) in 1976. It expresses color as three values: L* for the lightness from black (0) to white (100), a* from green (−) to red (+), and b* from blue (−) to yellow (+). Unless otherwise specified, the L*, a*, and b* values are indicated for article thicknesses of 0.4 mm to 5 mm (inclusive of endpoints) in the thickness direction of the sample under F2 illumination and a 10° standard observer angle. Unless otherwise specified, this means that each thickness within the range of thicknesses has L*, a*, and b* coordinates falling within the specified range(s) for L*, a*, and b* coordinates. For example, a colored glass article having an L* value within the range from 55 to 96.5 means that each thickness within the range of 0.4 mm to 5 mm (e.g., 0.6 mm, 0.9 mm, 2 mm, etc.) has an L* in the range of 55 to 96.5.
The term “color gamut,” as used herein, refers to the pallet of colors that may be achieved by the colored glass articles within the CIELAB color space.
The “optical transmission spectra,” described herein, were obtained using an Agilent Cary 60 spectrophotometer with a scan range of 250 nm to 800 nm, a scan step of 2 nm, a signal average of 0.5 s, and a spot size of 2 mm. The optical transmission data obtained were used to plot coordinates in the CIELAB color space as described in R. S. Berns, Billmeyer and Saltzman's Principles of Color Technology, 3rd. Ed., John Wiley & Sons, New York (2000).
The term “projected color gamut,” as used herein, refers to the line, surface, volume, or overlapping volume occupied by the colored glass article within the three-dimensional CIELAB color space and represents the pallet of colors that may be achieved by the colored glass articles within the CIELAB color space based upon the concentration of colorant(s) present in the colored glass article. The projected color gamuts shown herein were produced using the plotting routine Gnuplot Version 5.4. Specifically, Gnuplot was used to display projections of the CIELAB color coordinates for the transmitted colors under F2 illumination for the CIE 1976 10° Standard Observer. The transmittance spectrum through a flat sheet of glass is given by the following expression:
where R is the Fresnel intensity reflection coefficient of the glass, Ni and σi represent the number density and absorption cross section, respectively, for the individual dopants, λ is the optical wavelength, and t is the thickness of the glass. The color coordinates were calculated from the transmittance spectra through 1.5 mm of the colored glass article. The expression for the transmittance was evaluated by varying the dopant concentrations (Ni) for the combinations of the colorants from 0 to a maximum value. As described herein, the maximum values for Cr2O3, NiO, CuO, and Co3O4 were set to 2 mol %, 4 mol %, 20 mol %, and 2 mol %, respectively for purposes of determining the projected color gamut.
The dielectric constant of the colored glass articles may be measured using a split post dielectric resonator (SPDR), as is known in the art, at a frequency of 10 GHz. The dielectric constant was measured on samples of the colored glass article having a length of 3 inches (76.2 mm), a width of 3 inches (76.2 mm), and a thickness of less than 0.9 mm.
The dielectric constant of the colored glass articles may also be measured over a range of frequencies from 10 GHz to 60 GHz using a double concave reflecting mirror Fabry-Perot open resonator, as is known in the art. The dielectric constant can be measured at different frequencies by adjusting the mirror spacing in the open resonator. The dielectric constant may be measured on samples of the colored glass article having a length of 120 mm, a width of 120 mm, and a thickness of 2 mm or less. While not wishing to be bound by theory, it is believed that the dielectric constant of the colored glass articles measured at 10 GHz approximates the dielectric constant at each frequency in the range from 10 GHz to 60 GHz.
The dielectric constant Dk of the colored glass article may be calculated according to the equation:
Dk=3.802946+0.01747*B2O3 (mol %)+0.058769*Al2O3 (mol %)+0.080876*Li2O (mol %)+0.148433*Na2O (mol %)+0.153264*K2O (mol %)+0.045179*MgO (mol %)+0.080113*CaO (mol %).
Colorants have been added to conventional aluminosilicate glass compositions to achieve glass articles having a desired color. However, such glass articles may not have the desired mechanical or electrical properties suitable for some end user applications. For example, glasses used in the housings of consumer electronic devices may require robust mechanical properties to withstand the rigors of day-to-day use and/or dielectric properties to allow for reception of wireless signals by the device.
Moreover, it may be desirable to have colored glass articles having mechanical and dielectric properties such that the glass article is suitable for use with consumer electronic devices while also providing the same colored glass articles in a range of different colors. However, simply including colorants in aluminosilicate glass compositions may not produce the desired color. For example, some colorants may have relatively low vaporization temperatures and may vaporize and diffuse out of the glass during manufacturing. The relatively low retention of the colorant limits the color gamut that may be achieved.
Disclosed herein are glass compositions and colored glass articles formed therefrom having superior ion-exchange performance. The colored glass articles also have dielectric properties, such as dielectric constants, such that the glass articles are suitable for use as enclosures for consumer electronic devices such as smart phones, tablets, and computers. The use of various colorants and combinations of colorants expands the color gamut that may be achieved in the resultant colored glass articles
The glass compositions and colored glass articles described herein may be described as aluminoborosilicate glass compositions and colored glass articles and comprise SiO2, Al2O3, and B2O3. In addition to SiO2, Al2O3, and B2O3, the glass compositions and colored glass articles described herein include one or more colorants in a colorant package to impart a desired color to the resultant colored glass article. The glass compositions and colored glass articles described herein also include alkali oxides, such as Li2O and Na2O, to enable the ion-exchangeability of the colored glass articles. In embodiments, the glass compositions and colored glass articles described herein may further include other components to improve colorant retention and produce colored glass articles having the desired color. In embodiments, the difference between R2O and Al2O3 (i.e. R2O (mol %)−Al2O3 (mol %)) in the glass compositions and resultant colored glass articles described herein may be adjusted to produce a desired observable color (e.g., pink, purple, red, orange, or blue). In embodiments, the viscosity of the glass composition may be adjusted to prevent devitrification of the glass composition.
SiO2 is the primary glass former in the glass compositions described herein and may function to stabilize the network structure of the colored glass articles. The concentration of SiO2 in the glass compositions and resultant colored glass articles should be sufficiently high (e.g., greater than or equal to 40 mol %) to enhance the chemical durability of the glass composition and, in particular, the resistance of the glass composition to degradation upon exposure to acidic solutions, basic solutions, and in water. The amount of SiO2 may be limited (e.g., to less than or equal to 80 mol %) to control the melting point of the glass composition, as the melting point of pure SiO2 or high SiO2 glasses is undesirably high. Thus, limiting the concentration of SiO2 may aid in improving the meltability and the formability of the resultant colored glass article.
In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may comprise greater than or equal to 40 mol % and less than or equal to 80 mol % SiO2 or even 50 mol % and less than or equal to 80 mol % SiO2. In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may comprise greater than or equal to 45 mol % and less than or equal to 67 mol % SiO2 or even greater than or equal to 53 mol % and less than or equal to 67 mol % SiO2. In embodiments, the concentration of SiO2 in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 40 mol %, greater than or equal to 45 mol %, greater than or equal to 50 mol %, greater than or equal to 52 mol %, greater than or equal to 53 mol %, greater than or equal to 54 mol %, greater than or equal to 55 mol %, greater than or equal to 56 mol %, greater than or equal to 57 mol %, greater than or equal to 58 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 60 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of SiO2 in the glass composition and the colored resultant glass article may be less than or equal to 80 mol %, less than or equal to 75 mol %, less than or equal to 73 mol %, less than or equal to 71 mol %, less than or equal to 70 mol %, less than or equal to 68 mol %, less than or equal to 67 mol %, less than or equal to 66 mol %, less than or equal to 65 mol %, less than or equal to 64 mol %, less than or equal to 63 mol %, less than or equal to 62 mol %, less than or equal to 61 mol %, less than or equal to 60 mol %, or even less than or equal to 59 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of SiO2 in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 40 mol % and less than or equal to 70 mol %, greater than or equal to 40 mol % and less than or equal to 67 mol %, greater than or equal to 40 mol % and less than or equal to 65 mol % greater than or equal to 40 mol % and less than or equal to 63 mol %, greater than or equal to 40 mol % and less than or equal to 62 mol %, greater than or equal to 40 mol % and less than or equal to 61 mol %, greater than or equal to 40 mol % and less than or equal to 60 mol %, greater than or equal to 45 mol % and less than or equal to 70 mol %, greater than or equal to 45 mol % and less than or equal to 67 mol %, greater than or equal to 45 mol % and less than or equal to 65 mol % greater than or equal to 45 mol % and less than or equal to 63 mol %, greater than or equal to 45 mol % and less than or equal to 62 mol %, greater than or equal to 45 mol % and less than or equal to 61 mol %, greater than or equal to 45 mol % and less than or equal to 60 mol %, greater than or equal to 50 mol % and less than or equal to 70 mol %, greater than or equal to 50 mol % and less than or equal to 67 mol %, greater than or equal to 50 mol % and less than or equal to 65 mol %, greater than or equal to 50 mol % and less than or equal to 63 mol %, greater than or equal to 50 mol % and less than or equal to 62 mol %, greater than or equal to 50 mol % and less than or equal to 61 mol %, greater than or equal to 50 mol % and less than or equal to 60 mol %, greater than or equal to 50 mol % and less than or equal to 59 mol %, greater than or equal to 53 mol % and less than or equal to 70 mol %, greater than or equal to 53 mol % and less than or equal to 67 mol %, greater than or equal to 53 mol % and less than or equal to 65 mol % greater than or equal to 53 mol % and less than or equal to 63 mol %, greater than or equal to 53 mol % and less than or equal to 62 mol %, greater than or equal to 53 mol % and less than or equal to 61 mol %, greater than or equal to 53 mol % and less than or equal to 60 mol %, greater than or equal to 53 mol % and less than or equal to 59 mol %, greater than or equal to 55 mol % and less than or equal to 70 mol %, greater than or equal to 55 mol % and less than or equal to 67 mol %, greater than or equal to 55 mol % and less than or equal to 65 mol % greater than or equal to 55 mol % and less than or equal to 63 mol %, greater than or equal to 55 mol % and less than or equal to 62 mol %, greater than or equal to 55 mol % and less than or equal to 61 mol %, greater than or equal to 55 mol % and less than or equal to 60 mol %, greater than or equal to 55 mol % and less than or equal to 59 mol %, greater than or equal to 56 mol % and less than or equal to 70 mol %, greater than or equal to 56 mol % and less than or equal to 67 mol %, greater than or equal to 56 mol % and less than or equal to 65 mol % greater than or equal to 56 mol % and less than or equal to 63 mol %, greater than or equal to 56 mol % and less than or equal to 62 mol %, greater than or equal to 56 mol % and less than or equal to 61 mol %, greater than or equal to 56 mol % and less than or equal to 60 mol %, greater than or equal to 56 mol % and less than or equal to 59 mol %, greater than or equal to 57 mol % and less than or equal to 70 mol %, greater than or equal to 57 mol % and less than or equal to 67 mol %, greater than or equal to 57 mol % and less than or equal to 65 mol % greater than or equal to 57 mol % and less than or equal to 63 mol %, greater than or equal to 57 mol % and less than or equal to 62 mol %, greater than or equal to 57 mol % and less than or equal to 61 mol %, greater than or equal to 57 mol % and less than or equal to 60 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 57 mol % and less than or equal to 59 mol %, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints. In embodiments, the concentration of SiO2 in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 50 mol % and less than or equal to 80 mol %, greater than or equal to 50 mol % and less than or equal to 75 mol %, greater than or equal to 50 mol % and less than or equal to 73 mol %, greater than or equal to 50 mol % and less than or equal to 71 mol %, greater than or equal to 50 mol % and less than or equal to 69 mol %, greater than or equal to 52 mol % and less than or equal to 80 mol %, greater than or equal to 52 mol % and less than or equal to 75 mol %, greater than or equal to 52 mol % and less than or equal to 73 mol %, greater than or equal to 52 mol % and less than or equal to 71 mol %, greater than or equal to 52 mol % and less than or equal to 69 mol %, greater than or equal to 54 mol % and less than or equal to 80 mol %, greater than or equal to 54 mol % and less than or equal to 75 mol %, greater than or equal to 54 mol % and less than or equal to 73 mol %, greater than or equal to 54 mol % and less than or equal to 71 mol %, greater than or equal to 54 mol % and less than or equal to 69 mol %, greater than or equal to 56 mol % and less than or equal to 80 mol %, greater than or equal to 56 mol % and less than or equal to 75 mol %, greater than or equal to 56 mol % and less than or equal to 73 mol %, greater than or equal to 56 mol % and less than or equal to 71 mol %, greater than or equal to 56 mol % and less than or equal to 69 mol %, greater than or equal to 58 mol % and less than or equal to 80 mol %, greater than or equal to 58 mol % and less than or equal to 75 mol %, greater than or equal to 58 mol % and less than or equal to 73 mol %, greater than or equal to 58 mol % and less than or equal to 71 mol %, greater than or equal to 58 mol % and less than or equal to 69 mol %, greater than or equal to 50 mol % and less than or equal to 80 mol %, greater than or equal to 60 mol % and less than or equal to 75 mol %, greater than or equal to 60 mol % and less than or equal to 73 mol %, greater than or equal to 60 mol % and less than or equal to 71 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 60 mol % and less than or equal to 69 mol %, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints. In embodiments, the concentration of SiO2 in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 52 mol % and less than or equal to 70 mol %, greater than or equal to 52 mol % and less than or equal to 68 mol %, greater than or equal to 52 mol % and less than or equal to 66 mol %, greater than or equal to 52 mol % and less than or equal to 65 mol %, greater than or equal to 52 mol % and less than or equal to 64 mol %, greater than or equal to 53 mol % and less than or equal to 70 mol %, greater than or equal to 53 mol % and less than or equal to 68 mol %, greater than or equal to 53 mol % and less than or equal to 66 mol %, greater than or equal to 53 mol % and less than or equal to 65 mol %, or greater than or equal to 53 mol % and less than or equal to 64 mol %, greater than or equal to 54 mol % and less than or equal to 70 mol %, greater than or equal to 54 mol % and less than or equal to 68 mol %, greater than or equal to 54 mol % and less than or equal to 66 mol %, greater than or equal to 54 mol % and less than or equal to 65 mol %, or greater than or equal to 54 mol % and less than or equal to 64 mol %, or any and all sub-ranges formed from these endpoints.
Like SiO2, Al2O3 may also stabilize the glass network and additionally provides improved mechanical properties and chemical durability to the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article. The amount of Al2O3 may also be tailored to control the viscosity of the glass composition. Al2O3 may be included such that the resultant glass composition has the desired fracture toughness (e.g., greater than or equal to 0.7 MPa·m1/2). However, if the amount of Al2O3 is too high (e.g., greater than 25 mol %), the viscosity of the glass melt may increase, thereby diminishing the formability of the colored glass article. In embodiments, if the amount of Al2O3 is too high, the solubility of one or more colorants of the colorant package in the glass melt may decrease, resulting in the formation of undesirable crystal phases in the glass. For example and without limitation, when the colorant package includes Cr2O3, the solubility of Cr2O3 in the glass melt may decrease with increasing Al2O3 concentrations (e.g., concentrations greater than or equal to 17.5 mol %), leading to the precipitation of undesirable crystal phases. Without wishing to be bound by theory, it is hypothesized that similar behavior may occur with colorants other than Cr2O3.
Accordingly, in embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may comprise greater than or equal to 7 mol % and less than or equal to 25 mol % Al2O3, greater than or equal to 7 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol % Al2O3, or even greater than or equal to 8 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol % Al2O3. In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may comprise greater than or equal to 10 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol % Al2O3, greater than or equal to 10 mol % and less than or equal to 17.5 mol % Al2O3, or even greater than or equal to 12 mol % and less than or equal to 17.25 mol % Al2O3. In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may comprise greater than or equal to 11 mol % and less than or equal to 19 mol % Al2O3 or greater than or equal to 14 mol % and less than or equal to 17 mol % Al2O3. In embodiments, the concentration of Al2O3 in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 7 mol %, greater than or equal to 8 mol %, greater than or equal to 9 mol %, greater than or equal to 10 mol %, greater than or equal to 11 mol %, greater than or equal to 12 mol %, greater than or equal to 12.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 13 mol %, greater than or equal to 13.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 14 mol %, greater than or equal to 14.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 15 mol %, greater than or equal to 15.5 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 16 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of Al2O3 in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be less than or equal to 25 mol %, less than or equal to 23 mol %, less than or equal to 20 mol %, less than or equal to 19 mol %, less than or equal to 18 mol %, less than or equal to 17.5 mol %, less than or equal to 17.25 mol %, less than or equal to 17 mol %, less than or equal to 16.75 mol %, or even less than or equal to 16 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of Al2O3 in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 8 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol %, greater than or equal to 8 mol % and less than or equal to 18 mol % greater than or equal to 8 mol % and less than or equal to 17.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 8 mol % and less than or equal to 17 mol %, greater than or equal to 10 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol %, greater than or equal to 10 mol % and less than or equal to 18 mol % greater than or equal to 10 mol % and less than or equal to 17.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 10 mol % and less than or equal to 17 mol %, greater than or equal to 12 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol %, greater than or equal to 12 mol % and less than or equal to 18 mol % greater than or equal to 12 mol % and less than or equal to 17.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 12 mol % and less than or equal to 17 mol %, greater than or equal to 12.5 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol %, greater than or equal to 12.5 mol % and less than or equal to 18 mol % greater than or equal to 12.5 mol % and less than or equal to 17.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 12.5 mol % and less than or equal to 17 mol %, greater than or equal to 13 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol %, greater than or equal to 13 mol % and less than or equal to 18 mol % greater than or equal to 13 mol % and less than or equal to 17.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 13 mol % and less than or equal to 17 mol %, greater than or equal to 13.5 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol %, greater than or equal to 13.5 mol % and less than or equal to 18 mol % greater than or equal to 13.5 mol % and less than or equal to 17.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 13.5 mol % and less than or equal to 17 mol %, greater than or equal to 14 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol %, greater than or equal to 14 mol % and less than or equal to 18 mol % greater than or equal to 14 mol % and less than or equal to 17.5 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 14 mol % and less than or equal to 17 mol %, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints. In embodiments, the concentration of Al2O3 in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 7 mol % and less than or equal to 25 mol %, greater than or equal to 7 mol % and less than or equal to 23 mol %, greater than or equal to 7 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol %, greater than or equal to 7 mol % and less than or equal to 17 mol %, greater than or equal to 9 mol % and less than or equal to 25 mol %, greater than or equal to 9 mol % and less than or equal to 23 mol %, greater than or equal to 9 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol %, greater than or equal to 9 mol % and less than or equal to 17 mol %, greater than or equal to 11 mol % and less than or equal to 25 mol %, greater than or equal to 11 mol % and less than or equal to 23 mol %, greater than or equal to 11 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol %, greater than or equal to 11 mol % and less than or equal to 17 mol %, greater than or equal to 13 mol % and less than or equal to 25 mol %, greater than or equal to 13 mol % and less than or equal to 23 mol %, greater than or equal to 13 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol %, greater than or equal to 13 mol % and less than or equal to 17 mol %, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints. In embodiments, the concentration of Al2O3 in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 10 mol % and less than or equal to 17.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 10 mol % and less than or equal to 17.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 10 mol % and less than or equal to 17 mol %, greater than or equal to 10 mol % and less than or equal to 16.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 12 mol % and less than or equal to 17.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 12 mol % and less than or equal to 17.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 12 mol % and less than or equal to 17 mol %, greater than or equal to 12 mol % and less than or equal to 16.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 14 mol % and less than or equal to 17.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 14 mol % and less than or equal to 17.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 14 mol % and less than or equal to 17 mol %, greater than or equal to 14 mol % and less than or equal to 16.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 14.5 mol % and less than or equal to 17.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 14.5 mol % and less than or equal to 17.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 14.5 mol % and less than or equal to 17 mol %, greater than or equal to 14.5 mol % and less than or equal to 16.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 15 mol % and less than or equal to 17.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 15 mol % and less than or equal to 17.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 15 mol % and less than or equal to 17 mol %, greater than or equal to 15 mol % and less than or equal to 16.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 15.5 mol % and less than or equal to 17.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 15.5 mol % and less than or equal to 17.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 15.5 mol % and less than or equal to 17 mol %, greater than or equal to 15.5 mol % and less than or equal to 16.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 16 mol % and less than or equal to 17.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 16 mol % and less than or equal to 17.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 16 mol % and less than or equal to 17 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 16 mol % and less than or equal to 16.75 mol %, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints. In embodiments, the concentration of Al2O3 in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 10 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol %, greater than or equal to 10 mol % and less than or equal to 19 mol %, greater than or equal to 10 mol % and less than or equal to 18 mol %, greater than or equal to 10 mol % and less than or equal to 17 mol %, greater than or equal to 10 mol % and less than or equal to 16 mol %, greater than or equal to 11 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol %, greater than or equal to 11 mol % and less than or equal to 19 mol %, greater than or equal to 11 mol % and less than or equal to 18 mol %, greater than or equal to 11 mol % and less than or equal to 17 mol %, greater than or equal to 11 mol % and less than or equal to 16 mol %, greater than or equal to 12 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol %, greater than or equal to 12 mol % and less than or equal to 19 mol %, greater than or equal to 12 mol % and less than or equal to 18 mol %, greater than or equal to 12 mol % and less than or equal to 17 mol %, greater than or equal to 12 mol % and less than or equal to 16 mol %, greater than or equal to 13 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol %, greater than or equal to 13 mol % and less than or equal to 19 mol %, greater than or equal to 13 mol % and less than or equal to 18 mol %, greater than or equal to 13 mol % and less than or equal to 17 mol %, greater than or equal to 13 mol % and less than or equal to 16 mol %, greater than or equal to 14 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol %, greater than or equal to 14 mol % and less than or equal to 19 mol %, greater than or equal to 14 mol % and less than or equal to 18 mol %, greater than or equal to 14 mol % and less than or equal to 17 mol %, greater than or equal to 14 mol % and less than or equal to 16 mol %, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints.
B2O3 decreases the melting point of the glass composition, which may improve retention of certain colorants in the glass, such as, for example and without limitation, Au. Without wishing to be bound by theory, it is hypothesized that similar behavior may occur with colorants other than Au. B2O3 may also improve the damage resistance of the resultant colored glass article. In addition, B2O3 may be added to reduce the formation of non-bridging oxygen, the presence of which may reduce fracture toughness. The concentration of B2O3 should be sufficiently high (e.g., greater than or equal to 1 mol %) to reduce the melting point of the glass composition, improve the formability, and increase the fracture toughness of the colored glass article. However, if B2O3 is too high (e.g., greater than 15 mol %), the annealing point and strain point may decrease, which increases stress relaxation and reduces the overall strength of the colored glass article.
In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may comprise greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 15 mol % B2O3, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 10 mol % B2O3, greater than or equal to 3 mol % and less than or equal to 10 mol % B2O3, greater than or equal to 3.5 mol % and less than or equal to 9 mol % B2O3. In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may comprise greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 12 mol % B2O3 or even greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 8 mol % B2O3. In embodiments, the concentration of B2O3 in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 3.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 4.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 5 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 5.5 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of B2O3 in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be less than or equal to 15 mol %, less than or equal to 12 mol %, less than or equal to 10 mol %, less than or equal to 9 mol %, less than or equal to 8 mol %, less than or equal to 7.5 mol %, less than or equal to 7 mol %, less than or equal to 6.5 mol %, or even less than or equal to 6 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of B2O3 in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 15 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 12 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 10 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 9 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 8 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 7.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 6.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 15 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 12 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 10 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 9 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 8 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 7.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 6.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %, greater than or equal to 3 mol % and less than or equal to 15 mol %, greater than or equal to 3 mol % and less than or equal to 12 mol %, greater than or equal to 3 mol % and less than or equal to 10 mol %, greater than or equal to 3 mol % and less than or equal to 9 mol %, greater than or equal to 3 mol % and less than or equal to 8 mol %, greater than or equal to 3 mol % and less than or equal to 7.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 3 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol %, greater than or equal to 3 mol % and less than or equal to 6.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 3 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %, greater than or equal to 3.5 mol % and less than or equal to 15 mol %, greater than or equal to 3.5 mol % and less than or equal to 12 mol %, greater than or equal to 3.5 mol % and less than or equal to 10 mol %, greater than or equal to 3.5 mol % and less than or equal to 9 mol %, greater than or equal to 3.5 mol % and less than or equal to 8 mol %, greater than or equal to 3.5 mol % and less than or equal to 7.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 3.5 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol %, greater than or equal to 3.5 mol % and less than or equal to 6.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 3.5 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %, greater than or equal to 4 mol % and less than or equal to 15 mol %, greater than or equal to 4 mol % and less than or equal to 12 mol %, greater than or equal to 4 mol % and less than or equal to 10 mol %, greater than or equal to 4 mol % and less than or equal to 9 mol %, greater than or equal to 4 mol % and less than or equal to 8 mol %, greater than or equal to 4 mol % and less than or equal to 7.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 4 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol %, greater than or equal to 4 mol % and less than or equal to 6.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 4 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %, greater than or equal to 4.5 mol % and less than or equal to 10 mol %, greater than or equal to 4.5 mol % and less than or equal to 9 mol %, greater than or equal to 4.5 mol % and less than or equal to 8 mol %, greater than or equal to 4.5 mol % and less than or equal to 7.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 4.5 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol %, greater than or equal to 4.5 mol % and less than or equal to 6.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 5 mol % and less than or equal to 10 mol %, greater than or equal to 5 mol % and less than or equal to 9 mol %, greater than or equal to 5 mol % and less than or equal to 8 mol %, greater than or equal to 5 mol % and less than or equal to 7.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 5 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol %, greater than or equal to 5 mol % and less than or equal to 6.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 5.5 mol % and less than or equal to 10 mol %, greater than or equal to 5.5 mol % and less than or equal to 9 mol %, greater than or equal to 5.5 mol % and less than or equal to 8 mol %, greater than or equal to 5.5 mol % and less than or equal to 7.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 5.5 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 5.5 mol % and less than or equal to 6.5 mol %, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints.
As described hereinabove, the glass compositions and the resultant colored glass articles may contain alkali oxides, such as Li2O, Na2O, and K2O, to enable the ion-exchangeability of the colored glass articles.
Li2O aids in the ion-exchangeability of the colored glass article and also reduces the softening point of the glass composition, thereby increasing the formability of the colored glass articles. The addition of Li2O facilitates the exchange of both Na+ and K+ cations into the glass for strengthening the glass and also facilitates producing a relatively high surface compressive stress and relatively deep depth of compression, improving the mechanical characteristics of the resultant colored glass article. In addition, Li2O decreases the melting point of the glass composition, which may improve retention of colorants in the glass, such as, for example and without limitation, Au. Without wishing to be bound by theory, it is hypothesized that similar behavior may occur with colorants other than Au. The concentration of Li2O in the glass compositions and resultant colored glass articles should be sufficiently high (e.g., greater than or equal to 1 mol %) to reduce the melting point of the glass composition and achieve the desired maximum central tension (e.g., greater than or equal to 40 MPa) following ion exchange. However, if the amount of Li2O is too high (e.g., greater than 20 mol %), the liquidus temperature may increase, thereby diminishing the manufacturability of the colored glass article.
In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may comprise greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol % Li2O or even greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol % Li2O. In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may comprise greater than or equal to 3 mol % and less than or equal to 18 mol % Li2O, greater than or equal to 7 mol % and less than or equal to 18 mol % Li2O, greater than or equal to 8.8 mol % and less than or equal to 14 mol % Li2O, or even greater than or equal to 9 mol % and less than or equal to 13.5 mol % Li2O. In embodiments, the concentration of Li2O in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 7 mol %, greater than or equal to 7.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 8 mol %, greater than or equal to 8.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 8.8 mol %, greater than or equal to 9 mol %, greater than or equal to 9.2 mol %, greater than or equal to 9.4 mol %, greater than or equal to 9.6 mol %, greater than or equal to 9.8 mol %, greater than or equal to 10 mol %, greater than or equal to 11 mol %, greater than or equal to 11.5 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 12 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of Li2O in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be less than or equal to 20 mol %, less than or equal to 18 mol %, less than or equal to 17 mol %, less than or equal to 16 mol %, less than or equal to 15 mol %, less than or equal to 14 mol %, less than or equal to 13.5 mol %, less than or equal to 13 mol %, less than or equal to 12.5 mol %, less than or equal to 12 mol %, less than or equal to 11.5 mol %, or even less than or equal to 11 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of Li2O in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 18 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 16 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 14 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 12.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 12 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal 11.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 11 mol %, greater than or equal to 3 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol %, greater than or equal to 3 mol % and less than or equal to 18 mol %, greater than or equal to 3 mol % and less than or equal to 16 mol %, greater than or equal to 3 mol % and less than or equal to 14 mol %, greater than or equal to 3 mol % and less than or equal to 12.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 3 mol % and less than or equal to 12 mol %, greater than or equal to 3 mol % and less than or equal 11.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 3 mol % and less than or equal to 11 mol %, greater than or equal to 5 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol %, greater than or equal to 5 mol % and less than or equal to 18 mol %, greater than or equal to 5 mol % and less than or equal to 16 mol %, greater than or equal to 5 mol % and less than or equal to 14 mol %, greater than or equal to 5 mol % and less than or equal to 12.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 5 mol % and less than or equal to 12 mol %, greater than or equal to 5 mol % and less than or equal 11.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 5 mol % and less than or equal to 11 mol %, greater than or equal to 7 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol %, greater than or equal to 7 mol % and less than or equal to 18 mol %, greater than or equal to 7 mol % and less than or equal to 16 mol %, greater than or equal to 7 mol % and less than or equal to 15 mol %, greater than or equal to 7 mol % and less than or equal to 14 mol %, greater than or equal to 7 mol % and less than or equal to 13 mol %, greater than or equal to 7 mol % and less than or equal to 12.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 7 mol % and less than or equal to 12 mol %, greater than or equal to 7 mol % and less than or equal 11.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 7 mol % and less than or equal to 11 mol %, greater than or equal to 7.5 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol %, greater than or equal to 7.5 mol % and less than or equal to 18 mol %, greater than or equal to 7.5 mol % and less than or equal to 16 mol %, greater than or equal to 7.5 mol % and less than or equal to 14 mol %, greater than or equal to 7.5 mol % and less than or equal to 12.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 7.5 mol % and less than or equal to 12 mol %, greater than or equal to 7.5 mol % and less than or equal 11.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 7.5 mol % and less than or equal to 11 mol %, greater than or equal to 8 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol %, greater than or equal to 8 mol % and less than or equal to 18 mol %, greater than or equal to 8 mol % and less than or equal to 16 mol %, greater than or equal to 8 mol % and less than or equal to 15 mol %, greater than or equal to 8 mol % and less than or equal to 14 mol %, greater than or equal to 8 mol % and less than or equal to 13 mol %, greater than or equal to 8 mol % and less than or equal to 12.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 8 mol % and less than or equal to 12 mol %, greater than or equal to 8 mol % and less than or equal 11.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 8 mol % and less than or equal to 11 mol %, greater than or equal to 8.5 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol %, greater than or equal to 8.5 mol % and less than or equal to 18 mol %, greater than or equal to 8.5 mol % and less than or equal to 16 mol %, greater than or equal to 8.5 mol % and less than or equal to 14 mol %, greater than or equal to 8.5 mol % and less than or equal to 12.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 8.5 mol % and less than or equal to 12 mol %, greater than or equal to 8.5 mol % and less than or equal 11.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 8.5 mol % and less than or equal to 11 mol %, greater than or equal to 9 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol %, greater than or equal to 9 mol % and less than or equal to 18 mol %, greater than or equal to 9 mol % and less than or equal to 16 mol %, greater than or equal to 9 mol % and less than or equal to 15 mol %, greater than or equal to 9 mol % and less than or equal to 14 mol %, greater than or equal to 9 mol % and less than or equal to 13 mol %, greater than or equal to 9 mol % and less than or equal to 12.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 9 mol % and less than or equal to 12 mol %, greater than or equal to 9 mol % and less than or equal 11.5 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 9 mol % and less than or equal to 11 mol %, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints. In embodiments, the concentration of Li2O in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 8.8 mol % and less than or equal to 14 mol %, greater than or equal to 8.8 mol % and less than or equal to 13.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 8.8 mol % and less than or equal to 13 mol %, greater than or equal to 8.8 mol % and less than or equal to 12.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 8.8 mol % and less than or equal to 12 mol %, greater than or equal to 8.8 mol % and less than or equal to 11.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 9 mol % and less than or equal to 14 mol %, greater than or equal to 9 mol % and less than or equal to 13.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 9 mol % and less than or equal to 13 mol %, greater than or equal to 9 mol % and less than or equal to 12.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 9 mol % and less than or equal to 12 mol %, greater than or equal to 9 mol % and less than or equal to 11.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 9.2 mol % and less than or equal to 14 mol %, greater than or equal to 9.2 mol % and less than or equal to 13.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 9.2 mol % and less than or equal to 13 mol %, greater than or equal to 9.2 mol % and less than or equal to 12.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 9.2 mol % and less than or equal to 12 mol %, greater than or equal to 9.2 mol % and less than or equal to 11.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 9.4 mol % and less than or equal to 14 mol %, greater than or equal to 9.4 mol % and less than or equal to 13.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 9.4 mol % and less than or equal to 13 mol %, greater than or equal to 9.4 mol % and less than or equal to 12.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 9.4 mol % and less than or equal to 12 mol %, greater than or equal to 9.4 mol % and less than or equal to 11.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 9.6 mol % and less than or equal to 14 mol %, greater than or equal to 9.6 mol % and less than or equal to 13.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 9.6 mol % and less than or equal to 13 mol %, greater than or equal to 9.6 mol % and less than or equal to 12.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 9.6 mol % and less than or equal to 12 mol %, greater than or equal to 9.6 mol % and less than or equal to 11.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 9.8 mol % and less than or equal to 14 mol %, greater than or equal to 9.8 mol % and less than or equal to 13.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 9.8 mol % and less than or equal to 13 mol %, greater than or equal to 9.8 mol % and less than or equal to 12.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 9.8 mol % and less than or equal to 12 mol %, greater than or equal to 9.8 mol % and less than or equal to 11.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 10 mol % and less than or equal to 14 mol %, greater than or equal to 10 mol % and less than or equal to 13.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 10 mol % and less than or equal to 13 mol %, greater than or equal to 10 mol % and less than or equal to 12.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 10 mol % and less than or equal to 12 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 10 mol % and less than or equal to 11.5 mol %, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints. In embodiments, the concentration of Li2O in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 10 mol % and less than or equal to 17 mol %, greater than or equal to 10 mol % and less than or equal to 16 mol %, greater than or equal to 10 mol % and less than or equal to 15 mol %, greater than or equal to 10 mol % and less than or equal to 14 mol %, greater than or equal to 10 mol % and less than or equal to 13 mol %, greater than or equal to 10 mol % and less than or equal to 12 mol %, greater than or equal to 11 mol % and less than or equal to 17 mol %, greater than or equal to 11 mol % and less than or equal to 16 mol %, greater than or equal to 11 mol % and less than or equal to 15 mol %, greater than or equal to 11 mol % and less than or equal to 14 mol %, greater than or equal to 11 mol % and less than or equal to 13 mol %, greater than or equal to 11 mol % and less than or equal to 12 mol %, greater than or equal to 11.1 mol % and less than or equal to 17 mol %, greater than or equal to 11.1 mol % and less than or equal to 16 mol %, greater than or equal to 11.1 mol % and less than or equal to 15 mol %, greater than or equal to 11.1 mol % and less than or equal to 14 mol %, greater than or equal to 11.1 mol % and less than or equal to 13 mol %, greater than or equal to 11.1 mol % and less than or equal to 12 mol %, greater than or equal to 11.5 mol % and less than or equal to 17 mol %, greater than or equal to 11.5 mol % and less than or equal to 16 mol %, greater than or equal to 11.5 mol % and less than or equal to 15 mol %, greater than or equal to 11.5 mol % and less than or equal to 14 mol %, greater than or equal to 11.5 mol % and less than or equal to 13 mol %, greater than or equal to 11.5 mol % and less than or equal to 12 mol %, greater than or equal to 12 mol % and less than or equal to 17 mol %, greater than or equal to 12 mol % and less than or equal to 16 mol %, greater than or equal to 12 mol % and less than or equal to 15 mol %, greater than or equal to 12 mol % and less than or equal to 14 mol %, greater than or equal to 12 mol % and less than or equal to 13 mol %, greater than or equal to 13 mol % and less than or equal to 17 mol %, greater than or equal to 13 mol % and less than or equal to 16 mol %, greater than or equal to 13 mol % and less than or equal to 15 mol %, greater than or equal to 13 mol % and less than or equal to 14 mol %, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints.
Na2O improves diffusivity of alkali ions in the glass and thereby reduces ion-exchange time and helps achieve the desired surface compressive stress (e.g., greater than or equal to 300 MPa). The addition of Na2O also facilitates the exchange of K+ cations into the glass for strengthening and improving the mechanical characteristics of the resultant colored glass article. Na2O also improves the formability of the colored glass article. In addition, Na2O decreases the melting point of the glass composition, which may improve retention of certain colorants in the glass, such as, for example, Au. Without wishing to be bound by theory, it is hypothesized that similar behavior may occur with colorants other than Au. However, if too much Na2O is added to the glass composition, the melting point may be too low. In embodiments, the concentration of Li2O present in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than the concentration of Na2O present in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article.
In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may comprise greater than 0 mol. % or greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 15 mol % Na2O, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 15 mol % Na2O or even greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 15 mol % Na2O. In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may comprise greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 12 mol % Na2O or even greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 10 mol % Na2O. In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may comprise greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol % Na2O. In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may comprise greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 8 mol % Na2O or even greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 7.5 mol % Na2O. In embodiments, the concentration of Na2O in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than 0 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 2.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 3.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 4 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 4.5 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of Na2O in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be less than or equal to 15 mol %, less than or equal to 12 mol %, less than or equal to 10 mol %, less than or equal to 9 mol %, less than or equal to 8.5 mol %, less than or equal to 8 mol %, less than or equal to 7.5 mol %, less than or equal to less than or equal to 7 mol %, less than or equal to 6.5 mol %, less than or equal to 6 mol %, less than or equal to less than or equal to 5.5 mol %, less than or equal to 5 mol %, less than or equal to 4.5 mol %, or even less than or equal to 4 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of Na2O in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than 0 mol % and less than or equal to 15 mol %, greater than 0 mol % and less than or equal to 12 mol %, greater than 0 mol % and less than or equal to 10 mol %, greater than 0 mol % and less than or equal to 8 mol %, greater than 0 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %, greater than 0 mol % and less than or equal to 5.5 mol %, greater than 0 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than 0 mol % and less than or equal to 4.5 mol %, greater than 0 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 15 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 12 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 10 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 8 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 5.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 4.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 15 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 12 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 10 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 8 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 15 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 12 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 and less than or equal to 10 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 and less than or equal to 9 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 8 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 7.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 6.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 5.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 15 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 12 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 and less than or equal to 10 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 and less than or equal to 9 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 8 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 7.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 6.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 5.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 15 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 12 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 and less than or equal to 10 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 and less than or equal to 9 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 8 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 7.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 6.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 5.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 2.5 mol % and less than or equal to 15 mol %, greater than or equal to 2.5 mol % and less than or equal to 12 mol %, greater than or equal to 2.5 and less than or equal to 10 mol %, greater than or equal to 2.5 and less than or equal to 9 mol %, greater than or equal to 2.5 mol % and less than or equal to 8 mol %, greater than or equal to 2.5 mol % and less than or equal to 7.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 2.5 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol %, greater than or equal to 2.5 mol % and less than or equal to 6.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 2.5 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %, greater than or equal to 2.5 mol % and less than or equal to 5.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 3 mol % and less than or equal to 15 mol %, greater than or equal to 3 mol % and less than or equal to 12 mol %, greater than or equal to 3 and less than or equal to 10 mol %, greater than or equal to 3 and less than or equal to 9 mol %, greater than or equal to 3 and less than or equal to 8.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 3 mol % and less than or equal to 8 mol %, greater than or equal to 3 mol % and less than or equal to 7.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 3 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol %, greater than or equal to 3 mol % and less than or equal to 6.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 3 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %, greater than or equal to 3 mol % and less than or equal to 5.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 3.5 mol % and less than or equal to 15 mol %, greater than or equal to 3.5 mol % and less than or equal to 12 mol %, greater than or equal to 3.5 and less than or equal to 10 mol %, greater than or equal to 3.5 and less than or equal to 9 mol %, greater than or equal to 3.5 mol % and less than or equal to 8 mol %, greater than or equal to 3.5 mol % and less than or equal to 7.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 3.5 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol %, greater than or equal to 3.5 mol % and less than or equal to 6.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 3.5 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %, greater than or equal to 3.5 mol % and less than or equal to 5.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 4 mol % and less than or equal to 15 mol %, greater than or equal to 4 mol % and less than or equal to 12 mol %, greater than or equal to 4 and less than or equal to 10 mol %, greater than or equal to 4 and less than or equal to 9 mol %, greater than or equal to 4 mol % and less than or equal to 8 mol %, greater than or equal to 4 mol % and less than or equal to 7.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 4 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol %, greater than or equal to 4 mol % and less than or equal to 6.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 4 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %, greater than or equal to 4 mol % and less than or equal to 5.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 4.5 mol % and less than or equal to 15 mol %, greater than or equal to 4.5 mol % and less than or equal to 12 mol %, greater than or equal to 4.5 and less than or equal to 10 mol %, greater than or equal to 4.5 mol % and less than or equal to 8 mol %, greater than or equal to 4.5 mol % and less than or equal to 7.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 4.5 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol %, greater than or equal to 4.5 mol % and less than or equal to 6.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 4.5 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 4.5 mol % and less than or equal to 5.5 mol %, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints.
K2O, when included, promotes ion-exchange and may increase the depth of compression and decrease the melting point to improve the formability of the colored glass article. However, adding too much K2O may cause the surface compressive stress and melting point to be too low. Accordingly, in embodiments, the amount of K2O added to the glass composition may be limited.
In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may optionally comprise greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol % K2O, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol % K2O, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol % K2O or even greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol % K2O. In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may optionally comprise greater than 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol % K2O. In embodiments, the concentration of K2O in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 0 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.4 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 0.5 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of K2O in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be less than or equal to 3 mol %, less than or equal to 2.5 mol %, less than or equal to 2 mol %, less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, less than or equal to 1 mol %, less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, or even less than or equal to 0.25 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of K2O in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 2.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.7 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 2.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 0.7 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 2.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 0.7 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.2 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.2 mol % and less than or equal to 2.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.2 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.2 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.2 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.2 mol % and less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.2 mol % and less than or equal to 0.7 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.2 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.25 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.25 mol % and less than or equal to 2.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.25 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.25 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.25 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.25 mol % and less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.25 mol % and less than or equal to 0.7 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.25 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.3 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.3 mol % and less than or equal to 2.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.3 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.3 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.3 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.3 mol % and less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.3 mol % and less than or equal to 0.7 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.3 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.4 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.4 mol % and less than or equal to 2.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.4 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.4 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.4 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.4 mol % and less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.4 mol % and less than or equal to 0.7 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 0.4 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints. In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be substantially free or free of K2O.
R2O, as used herein, is the sum (in mol %) of Li2O, Na2O, and K2O present in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article (i.e., R2O=Li2O (mol %)+Na2O (mol %)+K2O (mol %). Like B2O3, the alkali oxides aid in decreasing the softening point and molding temperature of the glass composition, thereby offsetting the increase in the softening point and molding temperature of the glass composition due to higher amounts of SiO2 in the glass composition, for example. The softening point and molding temperature may be further reduced by including combinations of alkali oxides (e.g., two or more alkali oxides) in the glass composition, a phenomenon referred to as the “mixed alkali effect.” However, it has been found that if the amount of alkali oxide is too high, the average coefficient of thermal expansion of the glass composition increases to greater than 100×10−7/° C., which may be undesirable.
In embodiments, the concentration of R2O in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 35 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of R2O in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 6 mol % and less than or equal to 25 mol % or even greater than or equal to 8 mol % and less than or equal to 23 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of R2O in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than 6 mol %, greater than or equal to 8 mol %, greater than or equal to 10 mol %, greater than or equal to 10.3 mol %, greater than or equal to 11 mol %, greater than or equal to 12 mol %, greater than or equal to 13 mol %, greater than or equal to 12 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 14 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of R2O in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be less than or equal to 35 mol %, less than or equal to 30 mol %, less than or equal to 25 mol %, less than or equal to 23 mol %, less than or equal to 22 mol %, less than or equal to 21 mol %, less than or equal to 20 mol %, less than or equal to 19 mol %, less than or equal to 18 mol %, less than or equal to 17 mol %, or even less than or equal to 16 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of R2O in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 35 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 30 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 25 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 23 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 22 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 21 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 19 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 18 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 17 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 16 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 35 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 30 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 25 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 23 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 22 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 21 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 19 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 18 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 17 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 16 mol %, greater than or equal to 4 mol % and less than or equal to 35 mol %, greater than or equal to 4 mol % and less than or equal to 30 mol %, greater than or equal to 4 mol % and less than or equal to 25 mol %, greater than or equal to 4 mol % and less than or equal to 23 mol %, greater than or equal to 4 mol % and less than or equal to 22 mol %, greater than or equal to 4 mol % and less than or equal to 21 mol %, greater than or equal to 4 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol %, greater than or equal to 4 mol % and less than or equal to 19 mol %, greater than or equal to 4 mol % and less than or equal to 18 mol %, greater than or equal to 4 mol % and less than or equal to 17 mol %, greater than or equal to 4 mol % and less than or equal to 16 mol %, greater than or equal to 6 mol % and less than or equal to 35 mol %, greater than or equal to 6 mol % and less than or equal to 30 mol %, greater than or equal to 6 mol % and less than or equal to 25 mol %, greater than or equal to 6 mol % and less than or equal to 23 mol %, greater than or equal to 6 mol % and less than or equal to 22 mol %, greater than or equal to 6 mol % and less than or equal to 21 mol %, greater than or equal to 6 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol %, greater than or equal to 6 mol % and less than or equal to 19 mol %, greater than or equal to 6 mol % and less than or equal to 18 mol %, greater than or equal to 6 mol % and less than or equal to 17 mol %, greater than or equal to 6 mol % and less than or equal to 16 mol %, greater than or equal to 8 mol % and less than or equal to 35 mol %, greater than or equal to 8 mol % and less than or equal to 30 mol %, greater than or equal to 8 mol % and less than or equal to 25 mol %, greater than or equal to 8 mol % and less than or equal to 23 mol %, greater than or equal to 8 mol % and less than or equal to 22 mol %, greater than or equal to 8 mol % and less than or equal to 21 mol %, greater than or equal to 8 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol %, greater than or equal to 8 mol % and less than or equal to 19 mol %, greater than or equal to 8 mol % and less than or equal to 18 mol %, greater than or equal to 8 mol % and less than or equal to 17 mol %, greater than or equal to 8 mol % and less than or equal to 16 mol %, greater than or equal to 10 mol % and less than or equal to 35 mol %, greater than or equal to 10 mol % and less than or equal to 30 mol %, greater than or equal to 10 mol % and less than or equal to 25 mol %, greater than or equal to 10 mol % and less than or equal to 23 mol %, greater than or equal to 10 mol % and less than or equal to 22 mol %, greater than or equal to 10 mol % and less than or equal to 21 mol %, greater than or equal to 10 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol %, greater than or equal to 10 mol % and less than or equal to 19 mol %, greater than or equal to 10 mol % and less than or equal to 18 mol %, greater than or equal to 10 mol % and less than or equal to 17 mol %, greater than or equal to 10 mol % and less than or equal to 16 mol %, greater than or equal to 11 mol % and less than or equal to 35 mol %, greater than or equal to 11 mol % and less than or equal to 30 mol %, greater than or equal to 11 mol % and less than or equal to 25 mol %, greater than or equal to 11 mol % and less than or equal to 23 mol %, greater than or equal to 11 mol % and less than or equal to 22 mol %, greater than or equal to 11 mol % and less than or equal to 21 mol %, greater than or equal to 11 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol %, greater than or equal to 11 mol % and less than or equal to 19 mol %, greater than or equal to 11 mol % and less than or equal to 18 mol %, greater than or equal to 11 mol % and less than or equal to 17 mol %, greater than or equal to 11 mol % and less than or equal to 16 mol %, greater than or equal to 12 mol % and less than or equal to 35 mol %, greater than or equal to 12 mol % and less than or equal to 30 mol %, greater than or equal to 12 mol % and less than or equal to 25 mol %, greater than or equal to 12 mol % and less than or equal to 23 mol %, greater than or equal to 12 mol % and less than or equal to 22 mol %, greater than or equal to 12 mol % and less than or equal to 21 mol %, greater than or equal to 12 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol %, greater than or equal to 12 mol % and less than or equal to 19 mol %, greater than or equal to 12 mol % and less than or equal to 18 mol %, greater than or equal to 12 mol % and less than or equal to 17 mol %, greater than or equal to 12 mol % and less than or equal to 16 mol %, greater than or equal to 13 mol % and less than or equal to 35 mol %, greater than or equal to 13 mol % and less than or equal to 30 mol %, greater than or equal to 13 mol % and less than or equal to 25 mol %, greater than or equal to 13 mol % and less than or equal to 23 mol %, greater than or equal to 13 mol % and less than or equal to 22 mol %, greater than or equal to 13 mol % and less than or equal to 21 mol %, greater than or equal to 13 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol %, greater than or equal to 13 mol % and less than or equal to 19 mol %, greater than or equal to 13 mol % and less than or equal to 18 mol %, greater than or equal to 13 mol % and less than or equal to 17 mol %, greater than or equal to 13 mol % and less than or equal to 16 mol %, greater than or equal to 14 mol % and less than or equal to 35 mol %, greater than or equal to 14 mol % and less than or equal to 30 mol %, greater than or equal to 14 mol % and less than or equal to 25 mol %, greater than or equal to 14 mol % and less than or equal to 23 mol %, greater than or equal to 14 mol % and less than or equal to 22 mol %, greater than or equal to 14 mol % and less than or equal to 21 mol %, greater than or equal to 14 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol %, greater than or equal to 14 mol % and less than or equal to 19 mol %, greater than or equal to 14 mol % and less than or equal to 18 mol %, greater than or equal to 14 mol % and less than or equal to 17 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 14 mol % and less than or equal to 16 mol %, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints.
In embodiments, the difference between R2O and Al2O3 (i.e. R2O (mol %)-Al2O3 (mol %)) in the glass composition may be adjusted to produce a desired observable color (e.g., pink, purple, red, orange, or blue). The analyzed R2O—Al2O3 of the resultant colored glass article, along with the added colorant package, may correlate with the observable color of the colored glass article after heat treatment, as discussed herein. In embodiments, R2O—Al2O3 in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to −5 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol % or even greater than or equal to −3 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %. In embodiments, R2O—Al2O3 in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to −3 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %. In embodiments, R2O—Al2O3 in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to −1 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %. In embodiments, R2O—Al2O3 in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to −5 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %. In embodiments, R2O—Al2O3 in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to −3 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %. In embodiments, R2O—Al2O3 in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol %. In embodiments, R2O—Al2O3 in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %. In embodiments, R2O—Al2O3 in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to −5 mol %, greater than or equal to −4 mol %, greater than or equal to −3 mol %, greater than or equal to −2.5 mol %, greater than or equal to −2 mol %, greater than or equal to −1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 2 mol %. In embodiments, R2O—Al2O3 in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be less than or equal to 7 mol %, less than or equal to 6.5 mol %, less than or equal to 6 mol %, less than or equal to 5.5 mol %, less than or equal to 5 mol %, less than or equal to 4.5 mol %, less than or equal to 4 mol %, less than or equal to 3.5 mol %, less than or equal to 3 mol %, less than or equal to 2.5 mol %, less than or equal to 2 mol %, less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, less than or equal to 1 mol %, or even less than or equal to 0.5 mol %. In embodiments, R2O—Al2O3 in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to −5 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol %, greater than or equal to −5 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to −5 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to −5 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to −3 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol %, greater than or equal to −3 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to −3 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to −3 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to −1 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol %, greater than or equal to −1 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to −1 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to −1 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints. In embodiments, R2O—Al2O3 in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to −3 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to −3 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to −3 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to −3 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to −2.5 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to −2.5 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to −2.5 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to −2.5 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to −2 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to −2 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to −2 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to −2 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to −1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to −1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to −1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, or even greater than or equal to −1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints. In embodiments, the difference between the concentrations of R2O and Al2O3 in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 0.2 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.2 mol % and less than or equal to 4.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.2 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.2 mol % and less than or equal to 3.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.2 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 4.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 3.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 4.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 3.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 4.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 3.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 4.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 3.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints.
In embodiments, the glass compositions and the resultant colored glass articles described herein further include MgO and/or ZnO to improve retention of colorants in the glass, such as Au or the like, by lowering the melting point of the glass composition. Decreasing the melting point of the glass composition may help improve colorant retention because the glass compositions may be melted at relatively lower temperatures and the evaporation of colorants from the glass, such as gold, may be reduced. While not wishing to be bound by theory, it is also believed that partially replacing Li2O and/or Na2O with MgO and/or ZnO may also help improve retention of the colorants. Specifically, Li2O and/or Na2O is included in the batch glass composition as lithium carbonate and sodium carbonate, respectively. Upon melting the glass composition, carbonate gas is released from the glass composition. Colorants such as Au escape from the glass composition within the carbonate gas. Therefore, the improved colorant retention may be due to the reduced amount of carbonate. Further, it is believed that MgO and/or ZnO may improve the solubility of some colorants in the glass (such as Cr2O3, for example), thereby avoiding the formation of undesirable crystal phases (such as Cr-spinel crystals) and expanding the color gamut that may be achieved by the resultant colored glass articles. For example, in embodiments where the colorant includes Cr2O3, the sum of MgO and ZnO present in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article (i.e., MgO (mol %)+ZnO (mol %)) may be greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol % or even less than or equal to 4.5 mol %. Without wishing to be bound by theory, it is hypothesized that similar behavior may occur with colorants other than Au and Cr2O3.
In embodiments, the sum (in mol %) of MgO and ZnO present in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article (i.e., MgO (mol %)+ZnO (mol %)) may be greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 8 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 8 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 4.5 mol %. In embodiments, the sum of MgO and ZnO in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 5.5 mol %. In embodiments, the sum of MgO and ZnO in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 0 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 2.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 3 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 3.5 mol %. In embodiments, the sum of MgO and ZnO in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be less than or equal to 8 mol %, less than or equal to 7 mol %, less than or equal to 6 mol %, less than or equal to 5.5 mol %, less than or equal to 5 mol %, less than or equal to 4.5 mol %, less than or equal to 4.25 mol %, or even less than or equal to 4 mol %. In embodiments, the sum of MgO and ZnO in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 8 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 5.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 4.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 4.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 8 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 5.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 4.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 4.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 8 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 5.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 4.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 4.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 8 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 5.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 4.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 4.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 8 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 5.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 4.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 4.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 8 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 5.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 4.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 4.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 2.5 mol % and less than or equal to 8 mol %, greater than or equal to 2.5 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol %, greater than or equal to 2.5 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %, greater than or equal to 2.5 mol % and less than or equal to 5.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 2.5 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 2.5 mol % and less than or equal to 4.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 2.5 mol % and less than or equal to 4.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 2.5 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 3 mol % and less than or equal to 8 mol %, greater than or equal to 3 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol %, greater than or equal to 3 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %, greater than or equal to 3 mol % and less than or equal to 5.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 3 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 3 mol % and less than or equal to 4.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 3 mol % and less than or equal to 4.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 3 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 3 mol % and less than or equal to 8 mol %, greater than or equal to 3 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol %, greater than or equal to 3.5 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %, greater than or equal to 3.5 mol % and less than or equal to 5.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 3.5 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 3.5 mol % and less than or equal to 4.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 3.5 mol % and less than or equal to 4.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 3.5 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints.
In addition to improving colorant retention, MgO lowers the viscosity of the glass compositions, which enhances the formability, the strain point, and the Young's modulus, and may improve ion-exchangeability. However, when too much MgO is added to the glass composition, the diffusivity of sodium and potassium ions in the glass composition decreases which, in turn, adversely impacts the ion-exchange performance (i.e., the ability to ion-exchange) of the resultant colored glass article.
In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may comprise greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 8 mol % MgO or even greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 4.5 mol % MgO. In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may comprise greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol % MgO. In embodiments, the concentration of MgO in the glass composition may be greater than or equal to 0 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 2.5 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of MgO in the glass composition may be less than or equal to 8 mol %, less than or equal to 7 mol %, less than or equal to 6 mol %, less than or equal to 5.5 mol %, less than or equal to 5 mol %, less than or equal to 4.5 mol %, less than or equal to 4 mol %, less than or equal to 3.5 mol %, less than or equal to 3 mol %, less than or equal to 2.5 mol %, less than or equal to 2 mol %, less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, or even less than or equal to 1 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of MgO in the glass composition may be greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 8 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 5.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 4.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 3.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 2.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 8 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 5.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 4.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 3.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 2.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 8 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 5.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 4.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 3.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 2.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 8 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 5.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 4.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 3.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 2.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 8 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 5.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 4.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 3.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 2.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 8 mol %, greater than or equal to 2.5 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol %, greater than or equal to 2.5 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %, greater than or equal to 2.5 mol % and less than or equal to 5.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 2.5 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 2.5 mol % and less than or equal to 4.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 2.5 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 2.5 mol % and less than or equal to 3.5 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 2.5 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints. In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be substantially free or free of MgO.
In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may comprise greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol % MgO. In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may comprise greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol % MgO. In embodiments, the concentration of MgO in the glass composition may be greater than or equal to 0 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 0.5 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of MgO in the glass composition may be less than or equal to 6 mol %, less than or equal to 5 mol %, less than or equal to 4 mol %, less than or equal to 3 mol %, less than or equal to 2 mol %, or even less than or equal to 1 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of MgO in the glass composition may be greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints. In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be substantially free or free of MgO.
In addition to improving colorant retention, ZnO lowers the viscosity of the glass compositions, which enhances the formability, the strain point, and the Young's modulus, and may improve ion-exchangeability. However, when too much ZnO is added to the glass composition, the diffusivity of sodium and potassium ions in the glass composition decreases which, in turn, adversely impacts the ion-exchange performance (i.e., the ability to ion-exchange) of the resultant colored glass article.
In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may comprise greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol % ZnO or even greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 4.5 mol % ZnO. In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may comprise greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol % ZnO. In embodiments, the concentration of ZnO in the glass composition may be greater than or equal to 0 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 2 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of ZnO in the glass composition may be less than or equal to 5 mol %, less than or equal to 4.5 mol %, less than or equal to 4 mol %, less than or equal to 3.5 mol %, less than or equal to 3 mol %, less than or equal to 2.5 mol %, less than or equal to 2 mol %, less than or equal to 1.75 mol %, less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, less than or equal to 1.25 mol %, or even less than or equal to 1 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of ZnO in the glass composition may be greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 4.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 3.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 2.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 1.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 1.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 4.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 3.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 2.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 1.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 1.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.25 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.25 mol % and less than or equal to 4.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.25 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.25 mol % and less than or equal to 3.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.25 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.25 mol % and less than or equal to 2.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.25 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.25 mol % and less than or equal to 1.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.25 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.25 mol % and less than or equal to 1.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.25 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 4.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 3.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 2.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 1.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 1.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.75 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.75 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.75 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.75 mol % and less than or equal to 2.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.75 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.75 mol % and less than or equal to 1.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.75 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.75 mol % and less than or equal to 1.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 4.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 3.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 2.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 1.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 1.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 4.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 3.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 2.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 1.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 4.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 3.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 2.5 mol %, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints. In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be substantially free or free of ZnO.
Like ZnO and the alkaline earth oxide MgO, other alkaline earth oxides, such as CaO, SrO and BaO, decrease the melting point of the glass composition. Accordingly, CaO, SrO, and/or BaO may be included in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass articles to lower the melting point of the glass composition, which may help improve colorant retention.
In embodiments, the glass compositions and the resultant colored glass articles described herein may further comprise CaO. CaO lowers the viscosity of a glass composition, which enhances the formability, the strain point and the Young's modulus, and may improve the ion-exchangeability. However, when too much CaO is added to the glass composition, the diffusivity of sodium and potassium ions in the glass composition decreases which, in turn, adversely impacts the ion-exchange performance (i.e., the ability to ion-exchange) of the resultant glass.
In embodiments, the concentration of CaO in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 0 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 0.75 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of CaO in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be less than or equal to 7 mol %, less than or equal to 6.5 mol %, less than or equal to 6 mol %, less than or equal to 5.5 mol %, less than or equal to 5 mol %, less than or equal to 4.5 mol %, less than or equal to 4 mol %, less than or equal to 3.5 mol %, less than or equal to 3 mol %, less than or equal to 2.5 mol %, less than or equal to 2 mol %, less than or equal to 1.75 mol %, less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, less than or equal to 1.25 mol %, or even less than or equal to 1 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of CaO in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 6.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 5.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 4.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 3.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 2.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 1.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 1.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.25 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.25 mol % and less than or equal to 6.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.25 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.25 mol % and less than or equal to 5.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.25 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.25 mol % and less than or equal to 4.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.25 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.25 mol % and less than or equal to 3.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.25 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.25 mol % and less than or equal to 2.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.25 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.25 mol % and less than or equal to 1.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.25 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.25 mol % and less than or equal to 1.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.25 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 6.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 5.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 4.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 3.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 2.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 1.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 1.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.75 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.75 mol % and less than or equal to 6.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.75 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.75 mol % and less than or equal to 5.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.75 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.75 mol % and less than or equal to 4.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.75 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.75 mol % and less than or equal to 3.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.75 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.75 mol % and less than or equal to 2.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.75 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.75 mol % and less than or equal to 1.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.75 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.75 mol % and less than or equal to 1.25 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 0.75 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints. In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be substantially free or free of CaO.
In embodiments, the concentration of SrO in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 0 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 0.75 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of SrO in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be less than or equal to 2 mol %, less than or equal to 1.75 mol %, less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, less than or equal to 1.25 mol %, or even less than or equal to 1 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of SrO in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 1.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 1.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.25 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.25 mol % and less than or equal to 1.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.25 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.25 mol % and less than or equal to 1.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.25 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 1.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 1.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.75 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.75 mol % and less than or equal to 1.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.75 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.75 mol % and less than or equal to 1.25 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 0.75 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints. In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be substantially free or free of SrO.
In embodiments, the concentration of BaO in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 0 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 0.75 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of BaO in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be less than or equal to 2 mol %, less than or equal to 1.75 mol %, less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, less than or equal to 1.25 mol %, or even less than or equal to 1 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of BaO in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 1.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 1.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.25 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.25 mol % and less than or equal to 1.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.25 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.25 mol % and less than or equal to 1.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.25 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 1.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 1.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.75 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.75 mol % and less than or equal to 1.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.75 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.75 mol % and less than or equal to 1.25 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 0.75 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints. In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be substantially free or free of BaO.
R′O, as used herein, is the sum (in mol %) of MgO, ZnO, CaO, BaO, and SrO (i.e. R′O=MgO (mol %)+ZnO (mol %)+CaO (mol %)+BaO (mol %)+SrO (mol %)). In embodiments, the concentration of R′O in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 0 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 2.5 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of R′O in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be less than or equal to 8 mol %, less than or equal to 7.5 mol %, less than or equal to 7 mol %, less than or equal to 6.5 mol %, less than or equal to 6 mol %, less than or equal to 5 mol %, less than or equal to 5 mol %, less than or equal to 4.5 mol %, less than or equal to 4 mol %, or even less than or equal to 3.5 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of R′O in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 8 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 7.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 6.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 5.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 4.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 3.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 8 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 7.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 6.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 5.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 4.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 3.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 8 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 7.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 6.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 5.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 4.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 3.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 8 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 7.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 6.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 5.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 4.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 3.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 8 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 7.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 6.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 5.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 4.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 3.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 2.5 mol % and less than or equal to 8 mol %, greater than or equal to 2.5 mol % and less than or equal to 7.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 2.5 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol %, greater than or equal to 2.5 mol % and less than or equal to 6.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 2.5 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %, greater than or equal to 2.5 mol % and less than or equal to 5.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 2.5 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 2.5 mol % and less than or equal to 4.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 2.5 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 2.5 mol % and less than or equal to 3.5 mol %, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints.
In embodiments, the sum of R2O, CaO, MgO, and ZnO (R2O (mol %)+CaO (mol %)+MgO (mol %)+ZnO (mol %) may be less than or equal to 35 mol %. While not wishing to be bound by theory, it is believed that minimizing the combination of R2O, CaO, MgO, and ZnO in the glass composition may provide the resultant colored glass article with a desirable dielectric constant, such as when the colored glass article is used as a portion of a housing for an electronic device. In embodiments, R2O (mol %)+CaO (mol %)+MgO (mol %)+ZnO (mol %) may be greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 35 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 30 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 25 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 15 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 10 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 35 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 30 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 25 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 15 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 10 mol %, greater than or equal to 3 mol % and less than or equal to 35 mol %, greater than or equal to 3 mol % and less than or equal to 30 mol %, greater than or equal to 3 mol % and less than or equal to 25 mol %, greater than or equal to 3 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol %, greater than or equal to 3 mol % and less than or equal to 15 mol %, greater than or equal to 3 mol % and less than or equal to 10 mol %, greater than or equal to 4 mol % and less than or equal to 35 mol %, greater than or equal to 4 mol % and less than or equal to 30 mol %, greater than or equal to 4 mol % and less than or equal to 25 mol %, greater than or equal to 4 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol %, greater than or equal to 4 mol % and less than or equal to 15 mol %, greater than or equal to 4 mol % and less than or equal to 10 mol %, greater than or equal to 4 mol % and less than or equal to 35 mol %, greater than or equal to 5 mol % and less than or equal to 30 mol %, greater than or equal to 5 mol % and less than or equal to 25 mol %, greater than or equal to 5 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol %, greater than or equal to 5 mol % and less than or equal to 15 mol %, greater than or equal to 5 mol % and less than or equal to 10 mol %, greater than or equal to 6 mol % and less than or equal to 35 mol %, greater than or equal to 6 mol % and less than or equal to 30 mol %, greater than or equal to 6 mol % and less than or equal to 25 mol %, greater than or equal to 6 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol %, greater than or equal to 6 mol % and less than or equal to 15 mol %, greater than or equal to 6 mol % and less than or equal to 10 mol %, greater than or equal to 7 mol % and less than or equal to 35 mol %, greater than or equal to 7 mol % and less than or equal to 30 mol %, greater than or equal to 7 mol % and less than or equal to 25 mol %, greater than or equal to 7 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol %, greater than or equal to 7 mol % and less than or equal to 15 mol %, greater than or equal to 7 mol % and less than or equal to 10 mol %, greater than or equal to 8 mol % and less than or equal to 35 mol %, greater than or equal to 8 mol % and less than or equal to 30 mol %, greater than or equal to 8 mol % and less than or equal to 25 mol %, greater than or equal to 8 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol %, greater than or equal to 8 mol % and less than or equal to 15 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 8 mol % and less than or equal to 10 mol %.
In embodiments, the sum of Al2O3, MgO, and ZnO present in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article (i.e., Al2O3 (mol %)+MgO (mol %)+ZnO (mol %)) may be greater than or equal to 12 mol % and less than or equal to 22 mol %. While not wishing to be bound by theory, it is believed that combinations of Al2O3, MgO, and ZnO within this range may aid in avoiding the formation of undesired crystal phases in the resultant colored glass articles. For example and without limitation, when the colorant package in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article includes Cr2O3, combinations of Al2O3, MgO, and ZnO within this range may avoid the formation of Cr-spinel crystals by increasing the solubility of the Cr2O3 colorant and thereby expanding the color gamut that may be achieved in the resultant colored glass articles. Without wishing to be bound by theory, it is hypothesized that similar behavior may occur with colorants other than Cr2O3.
In embodiments, the sum of Al2O3, MgO, and ZnO in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 13 mol % and less than or equal to 21.5 mol %. In embodiments, the sum of Al2O3, MgO, and ZnO in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 12 mol %, greater than or equal to 13 mol %, greater than or equal to 14 mol %, greater than or equal to 15 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 16 mol %. In embodiments, the sum of Al2O3, MgO, and ZnO in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be less than or equal to 22 mol %, less than or equal to 21.5 mol %, less than or equal to 21 mol %, less than or equal to 20.5 mol %, or even less than or equal to 20 mol %. In embodiments, the sum of Al2O3, MgO, and ZnO in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 12 mol % and less than or equal to 22 mol %, greater than or equal to 12 mol % and less than or equal to 21.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 12 mol % and less than or equal to 21 mol %, greater than or equal to 12 mol % and less than or equal to 20.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 12 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol %, greater than or equal to 13 mol % and less than or equal to 22 mol %, greater than or equal to 13 mol % and less than or equal to 21.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 13 mol % and less than or equal to 21 mol %, greater than or equal to 13 mol % and less than or equal to 20.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 13 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol %, greater than or equal to 14 mol % and less than or equal to 22 mol %, greater than or equal to 14 mol % and less than or equal to 21.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 14 mol % and less than or equal to 21 mol %, greater than or equal to 14 mol % and less than or equal to 20.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 15 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol %, greater than or equal to 15 mol % and less than or equal to 22 mol %, greater than or equal to 15 mol % and less than or equal to 21.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 15 mol % and less than or equal to 21 mol %, greater than or equal to 15 mol % and less than or equal to 20.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 15 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol %, greater than or equal to 16 mol % and less than or equal to 22 mol %, greater than or equal to 16 mol % and less than or equal to 21.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 16 mol % and less than or equal to 21 mol %, greater than or equal to 16 mol % and less than or equal to 20.5 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 16 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol %, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints.
In embodiments, the sum of Al2O3, MgO, CaO, and ZnO present in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article (i.e., Al2O3 (mol %)+MgO (mol %)+CaO (mol %)+ZnO (mol %)) may be greater than or equal to 12 mol % and less than or equal to 24 mol %. While not wishing to be bound by theory, it is believed that combinations of Al2O3, MgO, CaO and ZnO within this range may aid in avoiding the formation of undesired crystal phases in the resultant colored glass articles. In addition, a relatively high concentration of high field strength modifiers, such as Mg, Ca, and Zn cations, may also improve the mechanical properties, such as fracture toughness, elastic modulus and drop test performance, of the resultant colored glass article.
In embodiments, the sum of Al2O3, MgO, CaO and ZnO in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 12 mol % and less than or equal to 24 mol %. In embodiments, the sum of Al2O3, MgO, CaO and ZnO in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 12 mol %, greater than or equal to 13 mol %, greater than or equal to 14 mol %, greater than or equal to 15 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 16 mol %. In embodiments, the sum of Al2O3, MgO, CaO and ZnO in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be less than or equal to 24 mol %, less than or equal to 23 mol %, less than or equal to 22 mol %, less than or equal to 21.5 mol %, less than or equal to 21 mol %, less than or equal to 20.5 mol %, or even less than or equal to 20 mol %. In embodiments, the sum of Al2O3, MgO, CaO and ZnO in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 12 mol % and less than or equal to 24 mol %, greater than or equal to 12 mol % and less than or equal to 23 mol %, greater than or equal to 12 mol % and less than or equal to 22 mol %, greater than or equal to 12 mol % and less than or equal to 21.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 12 mol % and less than or equal to 21 mol %, greater than or equal to 12 mol % and less than or equal to 20.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 12 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol %, greater than or equal to 13 mol % and less than or equal to 24 mol %, greater than or equal to 13 mol % and less than or equal to 23 mol %, greater than or equal to 13 mol % and less than or equal to 22 mol %, greater than or equal to 13 mol % and less than or equal to 21.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 13 mol % and less than or equal to 21 mol %, greater than or equal to 13 mol % and less than or equal to 20.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 13 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol %, greater than or equal to 14 mol % and less than or equal to 24 mol %, greater than or equal to 14 mol % and less than or equal to 23 mol %, greater than or equal to 14 mol % and less than or equal to 22 mol %, greater than or equal to 14 mol % and less than or equal to 21.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 14 mol % and less than or equal to 21 mol %, greater than or equal to 14 mol % and less than or equal to 20.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 15 mol % and less than or equal to 24 mol %, greater than or equal to 15 mol % and less than or equal to 23 mol %, greater than or equal to 15 mol % and less than or equal to 22 mol %, greater than or equal to 15 mol % and less than or equal to 21.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 15 mol % and less than or equal to 21 mol %, greater than or equal to 15 mol % and less than or equal to 20.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 15 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol %, greater than or equal to 16 mol % and less than or equal to 24 mol %, greater than or equal to 16 mol % and less than or equal to 23 mol %, greater than or equal to 16 mol % and less than or equal to 22 mol %, greater than or equal to 16 mol % and less than or equal to 21.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 16 mol % and less than or equal to 21 mol %, greater than or equal to 16 mol % and less than or equal to 20.5 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 16 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol %, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints.
In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may optionally include Cl, which may enable growth of particular crystal phases containing colorant. For example, when the colorant package included in the glass comprises Au, the inclusion of Cl may enable the growth of certain Au crystals. In embodiments, the concentration of Cl in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 0 mol % or even greater than or equal to 0.1 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of Cl in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be less than or equal to 0.5 mol % or even less than or equal to 0.25 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of Cl in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 0.25 mol %, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints. In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be substantially free or free of Cl. In embodiments where the colorant package comprises Ag, the glass composition and resultant colored glass article include less than 100 ppm of halides, including Cl.
In embodiments, the glass compositions and the resultant colored glass articles described herein may further comprise ZrO2. While not wishing to be bound by theory, it is believed that ZrO2 may act as a multivalent species that serves as redox couples to supply oxygen to certain colorants, for example Au, during relatively low-temperature heat treatment, which helps improve retention of the colorant. Without wishing to be bound by theory, it is hypothesized that similar behavior may occur with colorants other than Au. ZrO2 may also act as an additional colorant, producing colored glass articles that may be, for example, red in color. In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may comprise greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol % ZrO2. In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may comprise greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol % ZrO2. In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may comprise greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol % ZrO2. In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may comprise greater than or equal to 0.25 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol % ZrO2. In embodiments, the concentration of ZrO2 in the glass composition may be greater than or equal to 0 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 0.2 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of ZrO2 in the glass composition may be less than or equal to 2 mol %, less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, less than or equal to 1 mol %, less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, or even less than or equal to 0.5 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of ZrO2 in the glass composition may be greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.2 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.2 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.2 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.2 mol % and less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 0.2 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints. In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be substantially free or free of ZrO2.
In embodiments, the glass compositions and the resultant colored glass articles described herein may further comprise Fe2O3, which may help improve colorant retention. Fe2O3 is a multivalent species that serves as redox couples to supply oxygen to certain colorants, for example Au, during relatively low-temperature heat treatment, which helps improve retention of the colorant. Without wishing to be bound by theory, it is hypothesized that similar behavior may occur with colorants other than Au. Fe2O3 may also act as a colorant, producing colored glass articles that may, for example, be pink or red in color. In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may comprise greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol % Fe2O3 or even greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol % Fe2O3. In embodiments, the concentration of Fe2O3 in the glass composition may be greater than or equal to 0 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 0.1 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of Fe2O3 in the glass composition may be less than or equal to 1 mol %, less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, or even less than or equal to 0.25 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of Fe2O3 in the glass composition may be greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 0.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.05 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.05 mol % and less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.05 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.05 mol % and less than or equal to 0.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 0.25 mol %, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints. In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be substantially free or free of Fe2O3.
In embodiments, the glass compositions and the resultant colored glass articles described herein may further comprise SnO2, Sb2O3, and/or Bi2O3. Like MgO and ZnO, SnO2, Sb2O3, and Bi2O3 may help lower the melting point of the glass composition. Accordingly, SnO2, Sb2O3, and/or Bi2O3 may be included in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass articles to lower the melting point and improve colorant retention. In embodiments in which the colorant package includes Ag, SnO2 also aids in the reduction of Ag in the glass leading to the formation of silver particles in the glass. While not wishing to be bound by theory, in embodiments where the colorant package includes Au, it is believed that additions of SnO2 may also aid in the reduction of Au in the glass, leading to the formation of gold particles. In embodiments that include SnO2 and/or Sb2O3, the SnO2 and/or Sb2O3 may also function as a fining agent.
In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may comprise greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol % SnO2. In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may comprise greater than or equal to 0.05 mol % and less than or equal to 0.75 mol % SnO2, greater than or equal to 0.05 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol % SnO2, or even greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 0.25 mol % SnO2. In embodiments, the concentration of SnO2 in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 0 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.05 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 0.1 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of SnO2 in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be less than or equal to 1 mol %, less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, or even less than or equal to 0.25 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of SnO2 in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 0.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.05 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.05 mol % and less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.05 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.05 mol % and less than or equal to 0.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 0.25 mol %, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints. In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be substantially free or free of SnO2.
In embodiments, the concentration of Sb2O3 in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 0 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.05 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 0.1 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of Sb2O3 in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be less than or equal to 1 mol %, less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, or even less than or equal to 0.25 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of Sb2O3 in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 0.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.05 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.05 mol % and less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.05 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.05 mol % and less than or equal to 0.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 0.25 mol %, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints. In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be substantially free or free of Sb2O3.
In embodiments, the concentration of Bi2O3 in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 0 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.05 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 0.1 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of Bi2O3 in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be less than or equal to 1 mol %, less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, or even less than or equal to 0.25 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of Bi2O3 in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 0.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.05 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.05 mol % and less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.05 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.05 mol % and less than or equal to 0.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 0.25 mol %, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints. In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be substantially free or free of Bi2O3.
In embodiments, the concentration of SO3 in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be less than or equal to 0.1 mol %, less than or equal to 0.01 mol %, or even less than or equal to 0.001 mol %. In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be substantially free or free of SO3.
In embodiments, the glass compositions and the resultant colored glass articles described herein may further comprise a reduced concentration or be substantially free or free of P2O5. In embodiments where P2O5 is included, the P2O5 may enhance the ion exchange characteristics of the resultant colored glass article. However, an increased concentration (i.e., greater than 1 mol %) of P2O5 may reduce the retention of one or more colorants in the colorant package. While not wishing to be bound by theory, it is believed that P2O5 may be more volatile than other glass network formers, such as SiO2, which may contribute to reduced retention of colorants in the colorant package. In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may comprise greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol % P2O5. In embodiments, the concentration of P2O5 in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 0 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.25 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 0.5 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of P2O5 in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be less than or equal to 1 mol % or even less than or equal to 0.75 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of P2O5 in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.25 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.25 mol % and less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints. In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be substantially free or free of P2O5.
In the embodiments described herein, the glass compositions and resultant colored glass articles further comprise at least one colorant in a colorant package that functions to impart a desired color to the resultant colored glass article. In embodiments, the colorant package may comprise at least one of Au, Ag, Cr2O3, transition metal oxides (e.g., CuO, NiO, Co3O4, TiO2, Cr2O3), rare earth metal oxides (e.g., CeO2), and/or combinations thereof as colorants in the colorant package. In embodiments, the colorants in the colorant package may be selected from the group consisting of Au, Ag, Cr2O3, transition metal oxides (e.g., CuO, NiO, Co3O4, TiO2, Cr2O3), rare earth metal oxides (e.g., CeO2), and combinations thereof. In embodiments, the glass compositions and resultant colored glass articles may include greater than or equal to 1×10−6 mol % and less than or equal to 10 mol % of colorant (i.e., the sum of all colorants in the colorant package). In embodiments, the concentration of the colorant package in the glass compositions and resultant colored glass articles may be greater than or equal to 1×10−6 mol % and less than or equal to 9.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1×10−6 mol % and less than or equal to 9 mol %, greater than or equal to 1×10−6 mol % and less than or equal to 8.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1×10−6 mol % and less than or equal to 8 mol %, greater than or equal to 1×10−6 mol % and less than or equal to 7.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1×10−6 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol %, greater than or equal to 1×10−6 mol % and less than or equal to 6.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1×10−6 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %, greater than or equal to 1×10−6 mol % and less than or equal to 5.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1×10−6 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1×10−6 mol % and less than or equal to 4.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1×10−6 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 1×10−6 mol % and less than or equal to 3.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1×10−6 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 1×10−6 mol % and less than or equal to 2.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1×10−6 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 1×10−6 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1×10−6 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 1×10−6 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.0005 mol % and less than or equal to 10 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.0005 mol % and less than or equal to 9.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.0005 mol % and less than or equal to 9 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.0005 mol % and less than or equal to 8.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.0005 mol % and less than or equal to 8 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.0005 mol % and less than or equal to 7.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.0005 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.0005 mol % and less than or equal to 6.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.0005 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.0005 mol % and less than or equal to 5.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.0005 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.0005 mol % and less than or equal to 4.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.0005 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.0005 mol % and less than or equal to 3.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.0005 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.0005 mol % and less than or equal to 2.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.0005 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.0005 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.0005 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.0005 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 9.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 9 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 8.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 8 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 7.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 6.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 5.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 4.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 3.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 2.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 9.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 9 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 8.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 8 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 7.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 6.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 5.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 4.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 3.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 2.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints.
Colorant: Transition Metal Oxides and/or Rare Earth Oxides
In embodiments, the colorant package in the glass compositions and the resultant colored glass articles may include colorants that comprise or consist of transition metal oxides, rare earth oxides, or combinations thereof, to achieve a desired color. In embodiments, transition metal oxides and/or rare earth oxides may be included in the glass compositions as the sole colorant or in combination with other colorants. In embodiments, colorants based on transition metal oxides and/or rare earth oxides may include NiO, Co3O4, Cr2O3, CuO, CeO2, TiO2 and/or combinations thereof. In embodiments, colorants based on transition metal oxides and/or rare earth oxides may further include oxides of V, Mn, Fe, Cu, Zr, Nb, Mo, Tc, Ru, Rh, Pd, Cd, Hf, Ta, W, Re, Os, Ir, Pt, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, and Er.
In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may comprise greater than or equal to 0.001 mol %, such as greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 10 mol %, NiO+Co3O4+Cr2O3+CuO+CeO2+TiO2. In embodiments, the concentration of NiO+Co3O4+Cr2O3+CuO+CeO2+TiO2 in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 2.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 2.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.02 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.02 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.02 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.02 mol % and less than or equal to 2.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.02 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.02 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 2.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 2.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.7 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.7 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.7 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.7 mol % and less than or equal to 2.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.7 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.7 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.9 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.9 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.9 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.9 mol % and less than or equal to 2.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.9 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.9 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints. In embodiments, the glass composition and resultant glass article may comprise 0 mol % of one or more of NiO, Co3O4, Cr2O3, CuO, CeO2, and/or TiO2.
In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may comprise greater than or equal to 0.001 mol %, such as greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, NiO+Co3O4+Cr2O3+CuO. In embodiments, the concentration of NiO+Co3O4+Cr2O3+CuO in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 2.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 2.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 0.4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.02 mol % and less than or equal to 2.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.02 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.02 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.02 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.02 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.02 mol % and less than or equal to 0.4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 2.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 0.4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.2 mol % and less than or equal to 2.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.2 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.2 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.2 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.2 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.2 mol % and less than or equal to 0.4 mol %, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints. In embodiments, the glass composition and resultant glass article may comprise 0 mol % of one or more of NiO, Co3O4, Cr2O3, and/or CuO.
In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may comprise greater than or equal to 0 mol % TiO2, such as greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol % or even greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, TiO2. In embodiments, the concentration of TiO2 in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 0.4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 0.4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.2 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.2 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.2 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.2 mol % and less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.2 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.2 mol % and less than or equal to 0.4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.3 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.3 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.3 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.3 mol % and less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.3 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.3 mol % and less than or equal to 0.4 mol %, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints.
In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may comprise greater than or equal to 0.1 mol %, such as greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, CeO2. In embodiments, the concentration of CeO2 in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 0.4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.2 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.2 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.2 mol % and less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.2 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.2 mol % and less than or equal to 0.4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.3 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.3 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.3 mol % and less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.3 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.3 mol % and less than or equal to 0.4 mol %, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints.
In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may comprise greater than or equal to 0 mol %, such as greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 0.05 mol %, NiO. In embodiments, the concentration of NiO in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.05 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.04 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.035 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.03 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.025 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.02 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.015 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 0.05 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 0.04 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 0.035 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 0.03 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 0.025 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 0.02 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 0.015 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.015 mol % and less than or equal to 0.05 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.015 mol % and less than or equal to 0.04 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.015 mol % and less than or equal to 0.035 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.015 mol % and less than or equal to 0.03 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.015 mol % and less than or equal to 0.025 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 0.015 mol % and less than or equal to 0.02 mol %, and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints.
In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may comprise greater than or equal to 0 mol %, such as greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, CuO. In embodiments, the concentration of CuO in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 0.4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 0.35 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 0.3 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 0.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 0.2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 0.15 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.15 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.15 mol % and less than or equal to 0.4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.15 mol % and less than or equal to 0.35 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.15 mol % and less than or equal to 0.3 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.15 mol % and less than or equal to 0.25 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 0.15 mol % and less than or equal to 0.2 mol %, and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints.
In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may comprise greater than or equal to 0 mol %, such as greater than or equal to 0.0001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.01 mol %, Co3O4. In embodiments, the concentration of Co3O4 in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.01 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.0095 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.009 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.0085 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.0075 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.007 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.0065 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.006 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.0055 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.005 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.0045 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.004 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.0035 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.003 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.0025 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.002 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.0001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.01 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.0001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.0095 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.0001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.009 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.0001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.0085 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.0001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.0075 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.0001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.007 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.0001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.0065 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.0001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.006 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.0001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.0055 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.0001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.005 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.0001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.0045 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.0001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.004 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.0001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.0035 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.0001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.003 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.0001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.0025 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.0001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.002 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.01 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.0095 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.009 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.0085 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.0075 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.007 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.0065 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.006 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.0055 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.005 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.0045 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.004 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.0035 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.003 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.0025 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.002 mol %, and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints.
In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may comprise greater than or equal to 0 mol %, such as greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 0.05 mol %, Cr2O3. In embodiments, the concentration of Cr2O3 in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.05 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.04 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.035 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.03 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.025 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.02 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.015 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 0.05 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 0.04 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 0.035 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 0.03 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 0.025 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 0.02 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 0.015 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.015 mol % and less than or equal to 0.05 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.015 mol % and less than or equal to 0.04 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.015 mol % and less than or equal to 0.035 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.015 mol % and less than or equal to 0.03 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.015 mol % and less than or equal to 0.025 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 0.015 mol % and less than or equal to 0.02 mol %, and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints.
In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may comprise at least one of: greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % NiO+Co3O4+Cr2O3+CuO, such as greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol % NiO+Co3O4+Cr2O3+CuO (or any of the ranges of NiO+Co3O4+Cr2O3+CuO described herein); greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % CeO2, such as greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol % CeO2 (or any of the ranges of CeO2 described herein); and greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % TiO2, such as greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol % TiO2 (or any of the ranges of TiO2 described herein).
Colorant: Gold
In embodiments, the colorant package in the glass compositions and the resultant colored glass articles may comprise or consist of Au as a colorant to achieve a desired color. In embodiments, Au may be included in the glass compositions as the sole colorant or in combination with other colorants. As described herein, in embodiments, the glass compositions and the resultant colored glass articles may be formulated to improve the retention of Au, thereby expanding the color gamut achievable in the resultant colored glass articles.
In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may comprise greater than 0.0005 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol % Au. In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may comprise greater than 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol % Au. In embodiments, the concentration of Au in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 0.0005 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.002 mol % Au, greater than or equal to 0.005 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 0.01 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of Au in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be less than or equal to 1 mol %, less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, less than or equal to 0.25 mol %, less than or equal to 0.1 mol %, or even less than or equal to 0.05 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of Au in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 0.0005 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.0005 mol % and less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.0005 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.0005 mol % and less than or equal to 0.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.0005 mol % and less than or equal to 0.1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.0005 mol % and less than or equal to 0.05 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.05 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.002 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.002 mol % and less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.002 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.002 mol % and less than or equal to 0.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.002 mol % and less than or equal to 0.1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.002 mol % and less than or equal to 0.05 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.005 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.005 mol % and less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.005 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.005 mol % and less than or equal to 0.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.005 mol % and less than or equal to 0.1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.005 mol % and less than or equal to 0.05 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 0.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 0.1 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 0.05 mol %, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints.
In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may comprise greater than or equal to 1×10−6 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol % Au. In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may comprise greater than or equal to 1×10−6 mol % and less than or equal to 0.01 mol % Au. In embodiments, the concentration of Au in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 1×10−6 mol %, greater than or equal to 1×10−5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.0001 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.0005 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 0.001 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of Au in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be less than or equal to 1 mol %, less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, less than or equal to 0.25 mol %, less than or equal to 0.1 mol %, less than or equal to 0.05 mol %, or even less than or equal to 0.01. In embodiments, the concentration of Au in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 1×10−6 mol % and less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 1×10−6 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1×10−6 mol % and less than or equal to 0.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 1×10−6 mol % and less than or equal to 0.1 mol %, greater than or equal to 1×10−6 mol % and less than or equal to 0.05 mol %, greater than or equal to 1×10−6 mol % and less than or equal to 0.01 mol %, greater than or equal to 1×10−5 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 1×10−5 mol % and less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 1×10−5 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1×10−5 mol % and less than or equal to 0.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 1×10−5 mol % and less than or equal to 0.1 mol %, greater than or equal to 1×10−5 mol % and less than or equal to 0.05 mol %, greater than or equal to 1×10−5 mol % and less than or equal to 0.01 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.0001 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.0001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.0001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.0001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.0001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.0001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.05 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.0001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.01 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.0005 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.0005 mol % and less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.0005 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.0005 mol % and less than or equal to 0.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.0005 mol % and less than or equal to 0.1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.0005 mol % and less than or equal to 0.05 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.0005 mol % and less than or equal to 0.01 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.05 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.01 mol %, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints.
A different color gamut may be achieved by including secondary colorants in addition to Au. For example, in embodiments, the glass composition and resultant colored glass article may comprise greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol % of a cation “M”, wherein “M” is at least one of F, Cl, Br, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Se, Nb, Mo, Ru, Rh, Pd, Ag, Cd, In, Te, W, Ir, Pt, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, and Er.
Colorant: Cr2O3
In embodiments, the colorant package used in the glass compositions and the resultant colored glass articles described herein may comprise or consist of Cr2O3 as a colorant to achieve a desired color. In embodiments, Cr2O3 may be included in the glass compositions as the sole colorant or in combination with other colorants. For example, in embodiments where Cr2O3 is utilized as a colorant, other transition metal oxides may be included in the glass composition to modify the color imparted to the glass, including, for example and without limitation, CuO, NiO, and/or Co3O4. As described herein, in embodiments, the glass compositions and the resultant colored glass articles may be formulated to improve the solubility of Cr2O3, thereby expanding the color gamut achievable in the resultant colored glass articles.
In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may comprise greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol % Cr2O3. In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may comprise greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol % Cr2O3. In embodiments, the concentration of Cr2O3 in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 0 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.005 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 0.05 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of Cr2O3 in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be less than or equal to 2 mol %, less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, less than or equal to 1 mol %, less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, or even less than or equal to 0.1 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of Cr2O3 in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.005 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.005 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.005 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.005 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.005 mol % and less than or equal to 0.1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 0.1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.05 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.05 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.05 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.05 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 0.05 mol % and less than or equal to 0.1 mol %, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints.
In embodiments where the colorant package includes Cr2O3 as a colorant, the glass compositions and the resultant colored glass articles are per-alkali (i.e., R2O (mol %)+R′O (mol %)-Al2O3 (mol %) is greater than or equal to 0.5 mol %) to increase the solubility of Cr2O3 and avoid Cr-spinel crystal formation. However, when the glass composition has an excessive amount of alkali after charge balancing Al2O3, the alkali may form non-bridging oxygen around SiO2, which degrades fracture toughness. Accordingly, in embodiments, R2O+R′O—Al2O3 in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be limited (e.g., less than or equal to 6 mol %) to prevent a reduction in fracture toughness.
In embodiments, R2O+R′O—Al2O3 in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %. In embodiments, R2O+R′O—Al2O3 in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 5.5 mol %. In embodiments, R2O+R′O—Al2O3 in the glass composition and the colored resultant glass article may be greater than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 2 mol %. In embodiments, R2O+R′O—Al2O3 in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be less than or equal to 6 mol %, less than or equal to 5.5 mol %, less than or equal to 5 mol %, less than or equal to 4.5 mol %, less than or equal to 4 mol %, less than or equal to 3.5 mol %, or even less than or equal to 3 mol %. In embodiments, R2O+R′O—Al2O3 in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 5.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 4.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 3.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 5.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 4.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 3.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 5.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 4.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 3.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 5.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 4.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 3.5 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints.
In embodiments where the colorant package comprises Cr2O3 as a colorant, the glass compositions and the resultant colored glass articles may satisfy at least one of the following conditions and achieve the desired color: (1) less than or equal to 17.5 mol % Al2O3 and/or R2O+R′O—Al2O3 greater than or equal to 0.5 mol %; (2) Al2O3+MgO+ZnO less than or equal to 22 mol %; and (3) MgO+ZnO less than or equal to 4.5 mol %.
In embodiments where the colorant comprises Cr2O3, different color gamuts may be achieved by including other colorants in addition to Cr2O3. For example, in embodiments, the glass composition and resultant colored glass article may comprise NiO, Co3O4, CuO, or combinations thereof in addition to Cr2O3.
In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may comprise greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol % NiO as a colorant in addition to Cr2O3. In embodiments, the concentration of NiO in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 0 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 0.05 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of NiO in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be less than or equal to 4 mol %, less than or equal to 3 mol %, less than or equal to 2 mol %, less than or equal to 1 mol %, less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, less than or equal to 0.25 mol %, or even less than or equal to 0.1 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of NiO in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 0.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 0.1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.05 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.05 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.05 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.05 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.05 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.05 mol % and less than or equal to 0.25 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 0.05 mol % and less than or equal to 0.1 mol %, or any and all sub-ranges formed between any of these endpoints.
In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may comprise greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol % Co3O4 as a colorant in addition to Cr2O3. In embodiments, the concentration of Co3O4 in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 0 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.005 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 0.01 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of Co3O4 in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be less than or equal to 2 mol %, less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, less than or equal to 1 mol %, less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, less than or equal to 0.1 mol %, or even less than or equal to 0.05 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of Co3O4 in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.05 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.001 mol % and less than or equal to 0.05 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.005 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.005 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.005 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.005 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.005 mol % and less than or equal to 0.1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.005 mol % and less than or equal to 0.05 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 0.1 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 0.05 mol %, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints.
In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may comprise greater than or 0 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol % CuO as a colorant in addition to Cr2O3. In embodiments, the concentration of CuO in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal 0 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.05 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 1 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of CuO in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be less than or equal to 5 mol %, less than or equal to 4 mol %, less than or equal to 3 mol %, or even less than or equal to 2 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of CuO in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol, greater than or equal to 0.05 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.05 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.05 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.05 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints.
Colorant: Silver
In embodiments, the colorant package used in the glass compositions and the resultant colored glass articles may comprise or consist of Ag as a colorant to achieve a desired color. As described herein, in embodiments, the glass compositions and the resultant colored glass articles may be formulated to improve the retention of Ag, thereby expanding the color gamut achievable in the resultant colored glass articles. In embodiments, Ag may be included in the glass compositions as the sole colorant or in combination with other colorants. In embodiments where Ag is utilized as a colorant in the glass composition, the color is created by the presence of anisotropic silver particles in the colored glass article that are formed from the reduction of silver ions in the glass composition.
Accordingly, in embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may comprise greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol % Ag. In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may comprise greater than or equal to 0.05 mol % and less than or equal to 2.5 mol % Ag, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol % Ag, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 0.75 mol % Ag, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol % Ag, or greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 0.25 mol % Ag. In embodiments, the concentration of Ag in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 0.01 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.05 mol %, or greater than or equal to 0.1 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of Ag in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be less than or equal to 5 mol %, less than or equal to 2.5 mol %, less than or equal to 1 mol %, less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, or less than or equal to 0.25 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of Ag in the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 2.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.05 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.05 mol % and less than or equal to 2.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.05 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.05 mol % and less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.05 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.05 mol % and less than or equal to 0.25 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 2.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 0.75 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 0.25 mol %, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints.
Conventionally, halide-free colored glass articles that comprise silver in as-formed condition (i.e., colored glass articles that have not been subjected to mechanical stretching) produce only yellow, orange, and red colors upon a suitable heat treatment applied to the glass article in as-formed condition. These colors are generated by the formation of isotropic (i.e., nominally spherical) silver particles in the conventional, halide-free colored glass article. These isotropic silver particles support a single localized surface plasmon resonance. Isotropic silver particles are the most energetically favorable to form because they have the lowest surface area to volume ratio and, as a result, they are the most common geometry observed in colored glass articles that comprise silver.
In contrast, colored glass articles that comprise anisotropic silver particles can produce a much broader range of colors, such as pink, purple, blue, green, brown and black. As used herein, anisotropic silver particles refer to silver particles having an aspect ratio greater than 1, where the aspect ratio is the ratio of longest dimension of the particle to the shortest dimension of the particle (e.g., a ratio of the length of the particle to the width of the particle is greater than 1). This is in contrast to an isotropic silver particle in which the aspect ratio is 1. The broader color gamut produced in glasses having anisotropic silver particles is because anisotropic silver particles support two distinct plasmonic modes: a higher energy transverse mode, and a lower energy longitudinal mode. These two distinct plasmonic modes can be observed via absorption spectra of the colored glass articles, which typically have at least two distinct peaks when anisotropic silver particles are present in the glass. By varying the aspect ratio of anisotropic particles, the resonant absorption of these two plasmonic modes can be tuned and, as a result, the color shifted.
Conventionally, the formation of anisotropic metallic silver particles in glass can be either induced by elongating spherical particles of silver through shear forces (e.g., by stretching the colored glass article via re-draw) using mechanical stretching processes. The mechanical stretching process results in a glass article having silver particles that are generally aligned in parallel with one another along the stretching direction (i.e., the glass is polarized).
A conventional alternative to mechanical stretching processes for creating anisotropic metallic particles in a glass article is the incorporation of halides (e.g., F, Cl, and Br) in the glass composition. In halide-containing colored glass articles, anisotropic silver particles are formed by templating the particles on elongated and/or pyramidal-shaped halide crystals. However, the inclusion of halides in the glass composition may be undesirable.
In contrast, the colored glass articles comprising Ag as a colorant described herein may generate a broad range of colors, such as yellow, orange, red, green, pink, purple, brown, and black without the inclusion of halides in the glass composition or the use of mechanical stretching processes. Without being bound by any particular theory, it is believed that anisotropic silver particles may form in the colored glass articles of the present disclosure due to a mechanism similar to the template growth caused by the inclusion of halides in the glass composition. However, instead of templating on a halide-containing crystal or mechanically stretching isotropic silver particles, it has been unexpectedly found that anisotropic silver crystals may form on nano-sized crystals of spodumene, lithium silicate, and/or beta quartz during heat treatment of the glass article in its as formed condition. Additionally and/or alternatively, it is believed that anisotropic silver particles may precipitate at the interfaces between phase separated regions of the colored glass article and/or regions that are only partially crystalized. Further, these crystals and/or phase separated regions may form a nucleation site for the growth of anisotropic silver particles.
Accordingly, in embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article including silver as a colorant may comprise less than 100 parts per million (ppm) of halides. For example, the glass compositions and the resultant colored glass articles comprising Ag as a colorant may comprise less than 100 ppm halides, such as less than 50 ppm halides, less than 25 ppm halides, less than 10 ppm halides, or even 0 ppm halides.
As noted previously, colored glass articles comprising Ag produced using mechanical stretching processes generally include anisotropic silver particles similar to those of the colored glass article of the present application. However, it should be noted that these mechanical stretching processes also result in the anisotropic silver particles being ordered and aligned (e.g., the longer dimensions of each anisotropic silver particles are facing in the same direction, such as in the direction of mechanical stretching). Put more simply, the colored glass articles produced using mechanical stretching processes are polarized due to the alignment of the anisotropic silver particles in the glass as a result of mechanical stretching.
In contrast, in the embodiments described herein, the colored glass articles comprising Ag as a colorant, which are not subjected to mechanical stretching processes, are non-polarized. In embodiments, the anisotropic silver particles of the colored glass article are not aligned (e.g., the longer dimensions of two or more anisotropic silver particles are facing in different directions) and, instead, the anisotropic silver particles are randomly aligned in the glass.
The term “length,” as used herein, refers to the longest dimension of the anisotropic silver particles. In embodiments, the anisotropic silver particles in the colored glass articles described herein have a length greater than or equal to 10 nm, greater than or equal to 12 nm, greater than or equal to 14 nm, greater than or equal to 16 nm, greater than or equal to 18 nm, greater than or equal to 10 nm, greater than or equal to 22 nm, greater than or equal to 24 nm, greater than or equal to 26 nm, greater than or equal to 28 nm, greater than or equal to 30 nm, greater than or equal to 32 nm, greater than or equal to 34 nm, greater than or equal to 36 nm, or even greater than or equal to 38 nm. The length of the anisotropic silver particles may be measured using image analysis on electron micrographs obtained from samples of the colored glass articles using software such as ImageJ software. To obtain the length and width of the anisotropic silver particles, a calibration is set by measuring the scale bar on the electron micrograph, converting each pixel to the appropriate unit length. The image is then converted into a grayscale image. A software measuring tool is then used to measure the number of pixels from one end to the other of each particle as well as the number of pixels across the greatest width of the particle. In embodiments an automated script is run to measure the length and aspect ratios of multiple particles automatically. In embodiments, the anisotropic silver particles in the colored glass articles described herein have a length less than or equal to 40 nm, less than or equal to 38 nm, less than or equal to 36 nm, less than or equal to 34 nm, less than or equal to 32 nm, less than or equal to 30 nm, less than or equal to 28 nm, less than or equal to 26 nm, less than or equal to 24 nm, less than or equal to 22 nm, or even less than or equal to 20 nm. In embodiments, the anisotropic silver particles in the colored glass articles described herein have a length greater than or equal to 10 nm and less than or equal to 40 nm, greater than or equal to 12 nm and less than or equal to 36 nm, greater than or equal to 14 nm and less than or equal to 34 nm, greater than or equal to 14 nm and less than or equal to 32 nm, greater than or equal to 14 nm and less than or equal to 28 nm, greater than or equal to 14 nm and less than or equal to 26 nm, greater than or equal to 16 nm and less than or equal to 26 nm, greater than or equal to 16 nm and less than or equal to 24 nm, greater than or equal to 16 nm and less than or equal to 22 nm, greater than or equal to 16 nm and less than or equal to 20 nm, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints.
The term “width,” as used herein, refers to the dimension of the anisotropic particles in a direction perpendicular to the longest dimension of the anisotropic particles (i.e., the dimension in a direction perpendicular to the length). In embodiments, the anisotropic silver particles in the colored glass articles described herein have a width greater than or equal to 6 nm, greater than or equal to 8 nm, greater than or equal to 10 nm, greater than or equal to 12 nm, or even greater than or equal to 14 nm. In embodiments, the anisotropic silver particles in the colored glass articles described herein have a width less than or equal to 20 nm, less than or equal to 18 nm, less than or equal to 16 nm, less than or equal to 12 nm, or even less than or equal to 10 nm. In embodiments, the anisotropic silver particles in the colored glass articles described herein have a width greater than or equal to 6 nm and less than or equal to 20 nm, greater than or equal to 6 nm and less than or equal to 18 nm, greater than or equal to 6 nm and less than or equal to 16 nm, greater than or equal to 8 nm and less than or equal to 20 nm, greater than or equal to 8 nm and less than or equal to 18 nm, greater than or equal to 8 nm and less than or equal to 16 nm, greater than or equal to 10 nm and less than or equal to 20 nm, greater than or equal to 10 nm and less than or equal to 18 nm, greater than or equal to 10 nm and less than or equal to 16 nm, greater than or equal to 10 nm and less than or equal to 14 nm, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints.
In embodiments, the anisotropic silver particles in the colored glass articles described herein have an aspect ratio (i.e., the ratio of the length to the width of the anisotropic silver nanoparticles) greater than 1, greater than or equal to 1.5, greater than or equal to 2, or even greater than or equal to 2.5. In embodiments, the anisotropic silver particles in the colored glass articles described herein have an aspect ratio less than or equal to 3, less than or equal to 2.5, less than or equal to 2, or even less than or equal to 1.5. In embodiments, the anisotropic silver particles in the colored glass articles described herein have an aspect ratio greater than 1 and less than or equal to 3, greater than 1 and less than or equal to 2.5, greater than 1 and less than or equal to 2, greater than 1 and less than or equal to 1.5, greater than or equal to 1.5 and less than or equal to 3, greater than or equal to 1.5 and less than or equal to 2.5, greater than or equal to 1.5 and less than or equal to 2, greater than or equal to 2 and less than or equal to 3, greater than or equal to 2 and less than or equal to 2.5, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints.
The glass compositions and the resultant colored glass articles that include Ag as a colorant may further comprise one or more rare-earth oxides, such as CeO2, Nd2O3, Er2O3. Rare-earth oxides may be added to provide additional visible light absorbance to the glass (in addition to that imparted by the silver) to further alter the color of the glass. Rare-earth oxides may also be added to increase the Young's modulus and/or the annealing point of the resultant glass.
In embodiments, the glass compositions and the resultant colored glass articles that include Ag as a colorant may further comprise greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol % of CeO2, In embodiments, the glass compositions and the resultant colored glass articles that include Ag as a colorant may further comprise greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol % CeO2, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol % of CeO2, greater than or equal to 0.05 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol % of CeO2, or greater than or equal to 0.05 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol % of CeO2. In embodiments, the concentration of CeO2 in the glass compositions and the resultant colored glass articles that comprise Ag as a colorant may be greater than or equal to 0 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 0.05 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of CeO2 in the glass compositions and the resultant colored glass articles that comprise Ag as a colorant may be less than or equal to 4 mol %, less than or equal to 3 mol %, less than or equal to 2 mol %, less than or equal to 1 mol % or less than or equal to 0.5 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of CeO2 in the glass compositions and the resultant colored glass articles that include Ag as a colorant may be greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.05 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.05 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.05 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.05 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 0.05 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints.
In embodiments, the glass compositions and the resultant colored glass articles that include Ag as a colorant may comprise greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol % of Nd2O3, In embodiments, the glass compositions and the resultant colored glass articles that include Ag as a colorant may comprise greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol % Nd2O3, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol % of Nd2O3, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol % of Nd2O3, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol % of Nd2O3, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol % of Nd2O3, or greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol % of Nd2O3. In embodiments, the concentration of Nd2O3 in the glass compositions and the resultant colored glass articles that include Ag as a colorant may be greater than or equal to 0 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 0.1 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of Nd2O3 in the glass compositions and the resultant colored glass articles that include Ag as a colorant may be less than or equal to 4 mol %, less than or equal to 3 mol %, less than or equal to 2 mol %, less than or equal to 1 mol % or less than or equal to 0.5 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of one or more of Nd2O3 in the glass compositions and the resultant colored glass articles that include Ag as a colorant may be greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints.
In embodiments, the glass compositions and the resultant colored glass articles that include Ag as a colorant may comprise greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol % of Er2O3. In embodiments, the glass compositions and the resultant colored glass articles that include Ag as a colorant may comprise greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol % Er2O3, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol % of Er2O3, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol % of Er2O3, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol % of Er2O3, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol % of Er2O3, or greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol % of Er2O3. In embodiments, the concentration of Er2O3 in the glass compositions and the resultant colored glass articles that include Ag as a colorant may be greater than or equal to 0 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 0.1 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of Er2O3 in the glass compositions and the resultant colored glass articles that include Ag as a colorant may be less than or equal to 4 mol %, less than or equal to 3 mol %, less than or equal to 2 mol %, less than or equal to 1 mol % or less than or equal to 0.5 mol %. In embodiments, the concentration of one or more of Er2O3 in the glass compositions and the resultant colored glass articles that include Ag as a colorant may be greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 4 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol %, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints.
In embodiments, the glass compositions and the resultant colored glass articles described herein may further include tramp materials such as TiO2, MnO, MoO3, WO3, Y2O3, CdO, As2O3, sulfur-based compounds, such as sulfates, halogens, or combinations thereof. In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may be substantially free or free of tramp materials such as TiO2, MnO, MoO3, WO3, Y2O3, CdO, As2O3, sulfur-based compounds, such as sulfates, halogens, or combinations thereof.
In embodiments described herein, decreasing the melting point of the glass composition may help improve colorant retention because the glass compositions may be melted at relatively lower temperatures and colorant evaporation may be reduced.
Accordingly, the glass compositions and the resultant colored glass articles described herein may optionally include MgO and/or ZnO, which help lower the melting point of the glass composition. B2O3, Li2O, and Na2O also decrease the melting point of the glass composition. As described herein, other components may be added to the glass composition to lower the melting point thereof, such as SnO2, Sb2O3, and Bi2O3. In embodiments, the glass composition may have a melting point less than or equal to 1550° C. In embodiments, the glass composition may have a melting point greater than or equal to 1300° C., greater than or equal to 1325° C., greater than or equal to 1350° C., greater than or equal to 1375° C., or even greater than or 1400° C. In embodiments, the glass composition may have a melting point less than or equal to 1550° C., less than or equal to 1525° C., less than or equal 1500° C., less than or equal to 1475° C., or even less than or equal to 1450° C. In embodiments, the melting point of the glass composition may be greater than or equal to 1300° C. and less than or equal to 1550° C., greater than or equal to 1300° C. and less than or equal to 1525° C., greater than or equal to 1300° C. and less than or equal to 1500° C., greater than or equal to 1300° C. and less than or equal to 1475° C., greater than or equal to 1300° C. and less than or equal to 1450° C., greater than or equal to 1325° C. and less than or equal to 1550° C., greater than or equal to 1325° C. and less than or equal to 1525° C., greater than or equal to 1325° C. and less than or equal to 1500° C., greater than or equal to 1325° C. and less than or equal to 1475° C., greater than or equal to 1325° C. and less than or equal to 1450° C., greater than or equal to 1350° C. and less than or equal to 1550° C., greater than or equal to 1350° C. and less than or equal to 1525° C., greater than or equal to 1350° C. and less than or equal to 1500° C., greater than or equal to 1350° C. and less than or equal to 1475° C., greater than or equal to 1350° C. and less than or equal to 1450° C., greater than or equal to 1375° C. and less than or equal to 1550° C., greater than or equal to 1375° C. and less than or equal to 1525° C., greater than or equal to 1375° C. and less than or equal to 1500° C., greater than or equal to 1375° C. and less than or equal to 1475° C., greater than or equal to 1375° C. and less than or equal to 1450° C., greater than or equal to 1400° C. and less than or equal to 1550° C., greater than or equal to 1400° C. and less than or equal to 1525° C., greater than or equal to 1400° C. and less than or equal to 1500° C., greater than or equal to 1400° C. and less than or equal to 1475° C., or even greater than or equal to 1400° C. and less than or equal to 1450° C., or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints.
In embodiments, a liquidus temperature of the glass composition may be greater than or equal to 1000° C., greater than or equal to 1050° C., or even greater than or equal to 1100° C. In embodiments, a liquidus temperature of the precursor glass composition may be less than or equal to 1400° C., less than or equal to 1350° C. or even less than or equal to 1300° C. In embodiments, a liquidus temperature of the glass composition may be greater than or equal to 1000° C. and less than or equal to 1400° C., greater than or equal to 1000° C. and less than or equal to 1350° C., greater than or equal to 1000° C. and less than or equal to 1300° C., greater than or equal to 1050° C. and less than or equal to 1400° C., greater than or equal to 1050° C. and less than or equal to 1350° C., greater than or equal to 1000° C. and less than or equal to 1300° C., greater than or equal to 1100° C. and less than or equal to 1400° C., greater than or equal to 1100° C. and less than or equal to 1350° C., or even greater than or equal to 1100° C. and less than or equal to 1300° C., or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints.
In embodiments, the viscosity of the glass composition may be adjusted to prevent devitrification of the glass composition and formation of colorant particles, such as Au particles, during melting and forming. Formation of colorant particles during melting and forming may limit the color gamut that may be achieved by heat treatment. In embodiments, to achieve the desired viscosity and thereby prevent formation of colorant particles before melting, the glass compositions and the resultant glass articles described herein may satisfy the relationship 5.72*Al2O3 (mol %)-21.4*ZnO (mol %)-2.5*P2O5 (mol %)-35*Li2O (mol %)-16.6*B2O3 (mol %)-20.5*MgO (mol %)-23.3*Na2O (mol %)-27.9*SrO (mol %)-18.5*K2O (mol %)-26.3*CaO (mol %) is greater than −609 mol %. While not wishing to be bound by theory, it is believe that this relationship may also hold true for glass compositions containing colorants other than Au, such as when the colorant comprises Ag (which may also form colorant particles in the glass). In embodiments, the glass compositions and the resultant glass articles described herein may satisfy the relationship 5.72*Al2O3 (mol %)-21.4*ZnO (mol %)-2.5*P2O5 (mol %)-35*Li2O (mol %)-16.6*B2O3 (mol %)-20.5*MgO (mol %)-23.3*Na2O (mol %)-27.9*SrO (mol %)-18.5*K2O (mol %)-26.3*CaO (mol %) is greater than −609 mol %, greater than or equal to −575 mol %, greater than or equal to −550 mol %, or even greater than or equal to −525 mol %. In embodiments, the glass compositions and the resultant glass articles described herein may satisfy the relationship 5.72*Al2O3 (mol %)-21.4*ZnO (mol %)-2.5*P2O5 (mol %)-35*Li2O (mol %)-16.6*B2O3 (mol %)-20.5*MgO (mol %)-23.3*Na2O (mol %)-27.9*SrO (mol %)-18.5*K2O (mol %)-26.3*CaO (mol %) is less than or equal to −400 mol %, less than or equal to −425 mol %, or even less than or equal to −450 mol %. In embodiments, the glass compositions and the resultant glass articles described herein may satisfy the relationship 5.72*Al2O3 (mol %)-21.4*ZnO (mol %)-2.5*P2O5 (mol %)-35*Li2O (mol %)-16.6*B2O3 (mol %)-20.5*MgO (mol %)-23.3*Na2O (mol %)-27.9*SrO (mol %)-18.5*K2O (mol %)-26.3*CaO (mol %) is greater than −609 mol % and less than or equal to −400 mol %, greater than −609 mol % and less than or equal to −425 mol %, greater than −609 mol % and less than or equal to −450 mol %, greater than or equal to −575 mol % and less than or equal to −400 mol %, greater than or equal to −575 mol % and less than or equal to −425 mol %, greater than or equal to −575 mol % and less than or equal to −450 mol %, greater than or equal to −550 mol % and less than or equal to −400 mol %, greater than or equal to −550 mol % and less than or equal to −425 mol %, greater than or equal to −550 mol % and less than or equal to −450 mol %, greater than or equal to −525 mol % and less than or equal to −400 mol %, greater than or equal to −525 mol % and less than or equal to −425 mol %, or even greater than or equal to −525 mol % and less than or equal to −450 mol %, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints.
In embodiments, the colored glass articles may be formed by first melting a glass composition comprising a combination of constituent glass components as described herein and one or more colorants in a colorant package. Thereafter, the molten glass is formed into a precursor glass article using conventional forming techniques and, thereafter, cooled. The precursor glass article may take on any number of forms including, without limitation, sheets, tubes, rods, containers (e.g., vials, bottles, jars, etc.) or the like. In embodiments, the precursor glass article may be exposed to a heat treatment to produce color in the glass. For example and without limitation, the heat treatment may induce the formation of colorant particles in the glass which, in turn, cause the glass to become colored. In some embodiments, the glass may appear clear (i.e., colorless) prior to heat treatment. Examples of colorant particles may include, for example and without limitation, Au particles (such as when the colorant package in the glass comprises Au), randomly oriented, anisotropic silver particles (such as when the colorant package comprises Ag) and/or the like, thereby forming a colored glass article. The time and/or temperature of the heat treatment may be specifically selected to produce a colored glass article having a desired color. Without wishing to be bound by theory, it is believed that a desired color is a result of the morphology of the particles precipitated in the glass which, in turn, is dependent on the time and/or temperature of the heat treatment. Accordingly, it should be understood that a single glass composition can be used to form colored glass articles having different colors based on the time and/or temperature of the applied heat treatment in addition to the composition of the colorant package included in the glass.
Specifically, different color coordinates within the color gamut may be achieved by altering the heat treatment cycle of the glass composition used to produce the resultant colored glass articles. The heat treatment cycle is characterized by the temperature of the environment (i.e., the oven) and the duration of the cycle (i.e., the time exposed to the heated environment). As used herein, the phrase “temperature of the heat treatment cycle” refers to the temperature of the environment (i.e., the oven). In embodiments, glass articles formed from the glass compositions described herein are heat treated in an isothermal oven to produce the resultant colored glass articles.
In embodiments, the temperature of the heat treatment cycle is greater than or equal to 500° C., greater than or equal to 550° C., greater than or equal to 575° C., greater than or equal to 600° C., greater than or equal to 625° C., or even greater than or equal to 650° C. In embodiments, the temperature of the heat treatment cycle is less than or equal to 800° C., less than or equal to 775° C., less than or equal to 750° C., less than or equal to 725° C., or even less than or equal to 700° C. In embodiments, the temperature of the heat treatment cycle is greater than or equal to 500° C. and less than or equal to 800° C., greater than or equal to 500° C. and less than or equal to 775° C., greater than or equal to 500° C. and less than or equal to 750° C., greater than or equal to 500° C. and less than or equal to 725° C., greater than or equal to 550° C. and less than or equal to 700° C., greater than or equal to 550° C. and less than or equal to 800° C., greater than or equal to 550° C. and less than or equal to 775° C., greater than or equal to 550° C. and less than or equal to 750° C., greater than or equal to 550° C. and less than or equal to 725° C., greater than or equal to 550° C. and less than or equal to 700° C., greater than or equal to 575° C. and less than or equal to 800° C., greater than or equal to 575° C. and less than or equal to 775° C., greater than or equal to 575° C. and less than or equal to 750° C., greater than or equal to 575° C. and less than or equal to 725° C., greater than or equal to 575° C. and less than or equal to 700° C., greater than or equal to 600° C. and less than or equal to 800° C., greater than or equal to 600° C. and less than or equal to 775° C., greater than or equal to 600° C. and less than or equal to 750° C., greater than or equal to 600° C. and less than or equal to 725° C., greater than or equal to 600° C. and less than or equal to 700° C., greater than or equal to 625° C. and less than or equal to 800° C., greater than or equal to 625° C. and less than or equal to 775° C., greater than or equal to 625° C. and less than or equal to 750° C., greater than or equal to 625° C. and less than or equal to 725° C., greater than or equal to 625° C. and less than or equal to 700° C., greater than or equal to 650° C. and less than or equal to 800° C., greater than or equal to 650° C. and less than or equal to 775° C., greater than or equal to 650° C. and less than or equal to 750° C., greater than or equal to 650° C. and less than or equal to 725° C., or even greater than or equal to 650° C. and less than or equal to 700° C., or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints.
In embodiments, the duration of the heat treatment cycle is greater than or equal to 0.15 hour, greater than or equal to 0.25 hour, greater than or equal to 0.5 hour, greater than or equal 1 hour, or even greater than or equal to 2 hours. In embodiments, the durations of the heat treatment cycle is less than or equal to 24 hours, less than or equal to 16 hours, less than or equal to 8 hours, less than or equal to 6 hours, less than or equal to 4 hours, or even less than or equal to 3 hours. In embodiments, the duration of the heat treatment cycle is greater than or equal to 0.25 hour and less than or equal to 24 hours, greater than or equal to 0.25 hour and less than or equal to 16 hours, greater than or equal to 0.25 hour and less than or equal to 8 hours, greater than or equal to 0.25 hour and less than or equal to 4 hours, greater than or equal to 0.5 hour and less than or equal to 24 hours, greater than or equal to 0.5 hour and less than or equal to 16 hours, greater than or equal to 0.5 hour and less than or equal to 8 hours, greater than or equal to 0.5 hour and less than or equal to 4 hours, greater than or equal to 1 hour and less than or equal to 24 hours, greater than or equal to 1 hour and less than or equal to 16 hours, greater than or equal to 1 hour and less than or equal to 8 hours, greater than or equal to 1 hour and less than or equal to 4 hours, greater than or equal to 2 hours and less than or equal to 24 hours, greater than or equal to 2 hours and less than or equal to 16 hours, greater than or equal to 2 hours and less than or equal to 8 hours, or even greater than or equal to 2 hours and less than or equal to 4 hours, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints.
In embodiments, the heat treatment may comprise ramping up to a heat treatment temperature at a heating rate and cooling down from the heat treatment temperature at a cooling rate. In embodiments, the selected heating rate and cooling rate may effect the color coordinates of the resultant colored glass articles.
In embodiments, the heating rate of the heat treatment may be greater than or equal to 2° C./min or even greater than or equal to 3° C./min. In embodiments, the heating rate of the heat treatment may be less than equal to 10° C./min, less than or equal to 7° C./min, or even less than or equal to 5° C./min. In embodiments, the heating rate of the heat treatment may be greater than or equal to 2° C./min and less than or equal to 10° C./min, greater than or equal to 2° C./min and less than or equal to 7° C./min, greater than or equal to 2° C./min and less than or equal to 5° C./min, greater than or equal to 3° C./min and less than or equal to 10° C./min, greater than or equal to 3° C./min and less than or equal to 7° C./min, or even greater than or equal to 3° C./min and less than or equal to 5° C./min, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints.
In embodiments, the cooling rate of the heat treatment may be greater than or equal to 1° C./min or even greater than or equal to 2° C./min. In embodiments, the cooling rate of the heat treatment may be less than or equal to 10° C./min, less than or equal to 8° C./min, less than or equal to 6° C./min, or even less than or equal to 4° C./min. In embodiments, the cooling rate of the heat treatment may be greater than or equal to 1° C./min and less than or equal to 10° C./min, greater than or equal to 1° C./min and less than or equal to 8° C./min, greater than or equal to 1° C./min and less than or equal to 6° C./min, greater than or equal to 1° C./min and less than or equal to 4° C./min, greater than or equal to 2° C./min and less than or equal to 10° C./min, greater than or equal to 2° C./min and less than or equal to 8° C./min, greater than or equal to 2° C./min and less than or equal to 6° C./min, or even greater than or equal to 2° C./min and less than or equal to 4° C./min, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints.
For example and without limitation, in embodiments in which the glass composition comprises Ag, colored glass articles having an orange color may be formed by heat treating the precursor glass article at a heat treatment temperature from about 590° C. to about 610° C. for a heat treatment time from about 45 minutes to about 180 minutes.
For example and without limitation, in embodiments in which the glass composition comprises Ag, colored glass articles having a red color may be formed by heat treating the precursor glass article at a heat treatment temperature from about 600° C. to about 615° C. for a heat treatment time from about 180 minutes to about 300 minutes.
For example and without limitation, in embodiments in which the glass composition comprises Ag, colored glass articles having a green color may be formed by heat treating the precursor glass article at a heat treatment temperature from about 620° C. to about 640° C. for a heat treatment time from about 20 minutes to about 40 minutes.
For example and without limitation, in embodiments in which the glass composition comprises Ag, colored glass articles having a brown color may be formed by heat treating the precursor glass article at a heat treatment temperature from about 640° C. to about 660° C. for a heat treatment time from about 30 minutes to about 90 minutes.
For example and without limitation, in embodiments in which the glass composition comprises Ag, colored glass articles having a purple color may be formed by heat treating the precursor glass article at a heat treatment temperature from about 625° C. to about 650° C. for a heat treatment time from about 30 minutes to about 90 minutes.
While some embodiments of the glasses described herein require a heat treatment to impart color to the glass, it is noted that other embodiments of glasses described herein do not require a heat treatment to impart color to the glass. For example, some glasses containing transition metal oxides and/or rare earth oxides may not require a heat treatment to impart color to the glass. As such, it should be understood that the heat treatment is optional.
Following heat treatment (if required), the glasses described herein are colored and, as such, are referred to as colored glass articles. In embodiments, the colored glass articles are predominantly glass (i.e., predominantly non-crystalline), but may include particles (such as colorant particles) that have crystalline morphology. As such, the colored glass articles may include at least one crystalline phase. In embodiments, the crystalline phase may be, for example and without limitation, an Au crystalline phase and/or a Ag crystalline phase. However, it should be understood that other crystalline phases are possible and may be present as an alternative to an Au crystalline phase and/or an Ag crystalline phase or instead of an Au crystalline phase and/or an Ag crystalline phase. In embodiments, the crystallinity of the colored glass article is less than or equal to 10 wt. %, less than or equal to 9 wt. %, less than or equal to 8 wt. %, less than or equal to 7 wt. %, less than or equal to 6 wt. %, less than or equal to 5 wt. %, less than or equal to 4 wt. %, less than or equal to 3 wt. %, less than or equal to 2 wt. %, or even less than or equal to 1 wt. % by weight of the glass article.
In embodiments, the colored glass articles may have a transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space of L* greater than or equal to 20 and less than or equal to 96.5. In embodiments, the colored glass articles may have a transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space of absolute value of a* (i.e., |a*|) greater than or equal to 0.3. In embodiments, the colored glass articles may have a transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space of absolute value of b* (i.e., |b*|) greater than or equal to 0.5. In embodiments, the colored glass articles may have a transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space of: L* greater than or equal to 20 and less than or equal to 96.5; absolute value of a* (i.e., |a*|) greater than or equal to 0.3; and absolute value of b* (i.e., |b*|) greater than or equal to 0.5. In these embodiments, L* may be greater than or equal to 25, greater than or equal to 30, greater than or equal to 35, greater than or equal to 40, greater than or equal to 45, greater than or equal to 50, or even greater than or equal to 55. As noted herein, unless otherwise specified, the transmittance color coordinates in the CIELAB color space are specified for article thicknesses of 0.4 to 5 mm (inclusive of endpoints) under F2 illumination and a 10° standard observer angle.
Without wishing to be bound by theory, it is believed that glasses having CIELAB color coordinates within the range of L* greater than or equal to 20 and less than or equal to 96.5 are transparent to wavelengths of visible light (i.e., wavelengths of light from 380 nm to 750 nm, inclusive of endpoints) rather than opaque. However, as the value of L* decreases, the color of the colored glass articles becomes more saturated and the glasses become more opaque (i.e., less transparent). As the value for L* increases, the color of the colored glass articles becomes less saturated and, when the L* value exceeds 96.5, the colored glass article may appear colorless.
In embodiments, the colored glass articles may have a transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space of L* greater than or equal to 55 and less than or equal to 96.5, a* greater than or equal to −5 and less than or equal to 25 (exclusive of a* greater than −0.3 and less than 0.3), and b* greater than or equal to −20 and less than or equal to 5 (exclusive of b* greater than −0.5 and less than 0.5).
In embodiments, the colored glass articles may have a transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space of L* greater than or equal to 55 and less than or equal to 96.5, a* greater than or equal to −10 and less than or equal to 25 (exclusive of a* greater than −0.3 and less than 0.3), and b* greater than or equal to −20 and less than or equal to 5 (exclusive of b* greater than −0.5 and less than 0.5).
In embodiments, the colored glass articles may have a transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space of L* greater than or equal to 55 and less than or equal to 96.5, a* greater than or equal to −18 and less than or equal to 0.3, and b* greater than or equal to 0.5 and less than or equal to 82.
In embodiments, the colored glass articles may have a transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space of L* greater than or equal to 55 and less than or equal to 96.5, a* greater than or equal to −18 and less than or equal to 18 (exclusive of a* greater than −0.3 and less than 0.3), and b* greater than or equal to 0.5 and less than or equal to 82.
In embodiments, the colored glass articles may have a transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space of L* greater than or equal to 55 and less than or equal to 96.5, a* greater than or equal to −20 and less than or equal to 60 (exclusive of a* greater than −0.3 and less than 0.3), and b* greater than or equal to −90 and less than or equal to 85 (exclusive of b* greater than −0.5 and less than 0.5).
In embodiments, the colored glass articles may have a transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space of L* greater than or equal to 55 and less than or equal to 96.5, a* greater than or equal to −35 and less than or equal to −0.3, and b* greater than or equal to 0.5 and less than or equal to 82.
In embodiments, the colored glass articles may have a transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space of L* greater than or equal to 55 and less than or equal to 96.5, a* greater than or equal to −35 and less than or equal to 20 (exclusive of a* greater than −0.3 and less than 0.3), and b* greater than or equal to 0.5 and less than or equal to 75.
In embodiments, the colored glass articles may have a transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space of L* greater than or equal to 55 and less than or equal to 96.5, a* greater than or equal to −15 and less than or equal to 65 (exclusive of a* greater than −0.3 and less than 0.3), and b* greater than or equal to −90 and less than or equal to 80 (exclusive of b* greater than −0.5 and less than 0.5).
In embodiments, the colored glass articles may have a transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space of L* greater than or equal to 55 and less than or equal to 96.5, a* greater than or equal to −35 and less than or equal to 60 (exclusive of a* greater than −0.3 and less than 0.3), and b* greater than or equal to −90 and less than or equal to 80 (exclusive of b* greater than −0.5 and less than 0.5).
In embodiments, the colored glass articles may have a transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space of L* greater than or equal to 55 and less than or equal to 96.5, a* greater than or equal to −35 and less than or equal to 60 (exclusive of a* greater than −0.3 and less than 0.3), and b* greater than or equal to −90 and less than or equal to 80 (exclusive of b* greater than −0.5 and less than 0.5).
In embodiments, the colored glass articles may have a transmitted color coordinate in the CIELAB color space of L* greater than or equal to 55 and less than or equal to 96.5, a* greater than or equal to −11.12 and less than or equal to 60 (exclusive of a* greater than −0.3 and less than 0.3), and b* greater than or equal to −20 and less than or equal to 120 (exclusive of b* greater than −0.5 and less than 0.5).
In embodiments, the transmitted color coordinates of the CIELAB color space may be described in terms of a range of L* values and a region of the a* (horizontal axis or x-axis) and b* (vertical axis or y-axis) color space. The region of the a* vs. b* color space may be defined by the intersection of a plurality of lines defined by a* and b*.
In embodiments, colored glass articles that appear yellow in color may have a transmitted color coordinate in the CIELAB color space of L* greater than or equal to 20 and less than or equal to 90 and a* and b* values within a region of the a* vs. b* color space bound by the intersection of the lines: b*=0.2879·a*+27.818; b*=7.0833·a*−94.5; b*=0.45·a*+104.5; and b*=15.3·a*+253. This region is graphically depicted in
In embodiments, colored glass articles that appear orange in color may have a transmitted color coordinate in the CIELAB color space of L* greater than or equal to 20 and less than or equal to 90 and a* and b* values within a region of the a* vs. b* color space bound by the intersection of the lines: b*=7.0833·a*−94.5; b*=−0.9583·a*+146.75; b*=2.6957·a*−50.565; and b*=33. This region is graphically depicted in
In embodiments, colored glass articles that appear red in color may have a transmitted color coordinate in the CIELAB color space of L* greater than or equal to 20 and less than or equal to 90 and a* and b* values within a region of the a* vs. b* color space bound by the intersection of the lines: b*=2.6957·a*−50.565; a*=54; b*=1.0769·a*−17.154; and b*=6.6667·a*−173.67. This region is graphically depicted in
In embodiments, colored glass articles that appear green in color may have a transmitted color coordinate in the CIELAB color space of L* greater than or equal to 4 and less than or equal to 80 and a* and b* values within a region of the a* vs. b* color space bound by the intersection of the lines: b*=0.2879·a*+27.818; a*=0; b*=−1.375·a*+1; and b*=9.333·a*+86.667, exclusive of a* greater than −0.3 and less than 0.3 and exclusive of b* greater than −0.5 and less than 0.5. This region is graphically depicted in
In embodiments, colored glass articles that appear pink/purple in color may have a transmitted color coordinate in the CIELAB color space of L* greater than or equal to 10 and less than or equal to 80 and a* and b* values within a region of the a* vs. b* color space bound by the intersection of the lines: b*=0.0833·a*+20.833; b*=2.1182·a*−32.073; b*=−0.3; and b*=1.5929·a*−0.3, exclusive of a* greater than −0.3 and less than 0.3 and exclusive of b* greater than −0.5 and less than 0.5. This region is graphically depicted in
In embodiments, colored glass articles may have a transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space of L* greater than or equal to 55 and less than or equal to 96.5, a* greater than or equal to −15 and less than or equal to −0.3, and b* greater than or equal to −10 and less than or equal to 10 (exclusive of b* greater than −0.5 and less than 0.5).
In embodiments, colored glass articles may have a transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space of L* greater than or equal to 85 and less than or equal to 96.5, a* greater than or equal to −10 and less than −0.3, and b* greater than or equal to −5 and less than or equal to 5 (exclusive of b* greater than −0.5 and less than 0.5).
In embodiments of the colored glass articles described herein in which the colorant package includes Au, the concentrations of R2O and Al2O3 may be adjusted such that the difference R2O—Al2O3, in combination with Au, produces colored glass articles having the desired color (e.g., pink, purple, red, orange, etc.). In embodiments, the colored glass article may have a transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space of: L* greater than or equal to 55 and less than or equal to 96.5; a* greater than or equal to −15 and less than or equal to 25; and b* greater than or equal to −25 and less than or equal to 25, exclusive of a* greater than −0.3 and less than 0.3 and exclusive of b* greater than −0.5 and less than 0.5.
In embodiments where the colorant package comprises Au, relatively smaller concentrations of R2O—Al2O3 (e.g., less than or equal to 1.5 mol %) may result in a blue or purple glass article. Relatively higher concentrations of R2O—Al2O3 (e.g., greater than 1.5 mol %) may result in an orange or red glass article.
For example, in embodiments in which the colorant package includes Au, R2O—Al2O3 may be greater than or equal to −5 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol % and b* may be greater than or equal to −25 and less than or equal to 10, exclusive of b* greater than −0.5 and less than 0.5. In embodiments, R2O—Al2O3 may greater than or equal to −3 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol % and b* may be greater than or equal to −15 and less than or equal to 7, exclusive of b* greater than −0.5 and less than 0.5. In embodiments, R2O—Al2O3 may be greater than or equal to −5 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to −3 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, greater than or equal to −1 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, or even greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol %, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints; and b* may be greater than or equal to −25 and less than or equal to 10 (exclusive of b* greater than −0.5 and less than 0.5), greater than or equal to −25 and less than or equal to 7, greater than or equal to −25 and less than or equal to 5 (exclusive of b* greater than −0.5 and less than 0.5), greater than or equal to −15 and less than or equal to 10 (exclusive of b* greater than −0.5 and less than 0.5), greater than or equal to −15 and less than or equal to 7 (exclusive of b* greater than −0.5 and less than 0.5), greater than or equal to −15 and less than or equal to 5 (exclusive of b* greater than −0.5 and less than 0.5), greater than or equal to −10 and less than or equal to 10 (exclusive of b* greater than −0.5 and less than 0.5), greater than or equal to −10 and less than or equal to 7 (exclusive of b* greater than −0.5 and less than 0.5), or even greater than or equal to −10 and less than or equal to 5 (exclusive of b* greater than −0.5 and less than 0.5), or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints.
In embodiments in which the colorant package includes Au, R2O—Al2O3 may be greater than 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol % and b* may be greater than or equal to 0.5 and less than or equal to 25. In embodiments, R2O—Al2O3 may be greater than 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol % and b* may be greater than or equal to 0.5 and less than or equal to 15. In embodiments, R2O—Al2O3 may be greater than 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol %, greater than 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol %, or even greater than 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints; and b* may be greater than or equal to 0.5 and less than or equal to 25, greater than or equal to 0.5 and less than or equal to 15, greater than or equal to 0.5 and less than or equal to 10, greater than or equal to 2.5 and less than or equal to 25, greater than or equal to 2.5 and less than or equal to 15, greater than or equal to 2.5 and less than or equal to 10, greater than or equal to 5 and less than or equal to 25, greater than or equal to 5 and less than or equal to 15, or even greater than or equal to 5 and less than or equal to 10, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints.
In embodiments, the colored glass articles including Au as a colorant may have a transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space of L* greater than or equal to 55 and less than or equal to 96.5, a* greater than or equal to −5 and less than or equal to 25 (exclusive of a* greater than −0.3 and less than 0.3), and b* greater than or equal to −20 and less than or equal to 5 (exclusive of b* greater than −0.5 and less than 0.5).
In embodiments, the colored glass articles including Au as a colorant may have a transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space of L* greater than or equal to 55 and less than or equal to 96.5, a* greater than or equal to −10 and less than or equal to 25 (exclusive of a* greater than −0.3 and less than 0.3), and b* greater than or equal to −20 and less than or equal to 5 (exclusive of b* greater than −0.5 and less than 0.5).
In embodiments, the colored glass articles including Cr2O3 as a colorant may have a transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space of L* greater than or equal to 55 and less than or equal to 96.5, a* greater than or equal to −18 and less than or equal to 0.3, and b* greater than or equal to 0.5 and less than or equal to 82.
In embodiments, the colored glass articles including Cr2O3 and NiO as a colorant may have a transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space of L* greater than or equal to 55 and less than or equal to 96.5, a* greater than or equal to −18 and less than or equal to 18 (exclusive of a* greater than −0.3 and less than 0.3), and b* greater than or equal to 0.5 and less than or equal to 82.
In embodiments, the colored glass articles including Cr2O3 and Co3O4 as a colorant may have a transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space of L* greater than or equal to 55 and less than or equal to 96.5, a* greater than or equal to −20 and less than or equal to 60 (exclusive of a* greater than −0.3 and less than 0.3), and b* greater than or equal to −90 and less than or equal to 85 (exclusive of b* greater than −0.5 and less than 0.5).
In embodiments, the colored glass articles including Cr2O3 and CuO as a colorant may have a transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space of L* greater than or equal to 55 and less than or equal to 96.5, a* greater than or equal to −35 and less than or equal to −0.3, and b* greater than or equal to 0.5 and less than or equal to 82.
In embodiments, the colored glass articles including Cr2O3, NiO, and CuO as a colorant may have a transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space of L* greater than or equal to 55 and less than or equal to 96.5, a* greater than or equal to −35 and less than or equal to 20 (exclusive of a* greater than −0.3 and less than 0.3), and b* greater than or equal to 0.5 and less than or equal to 75.
In embodiments, the colored glass articles including Cr2O3, NiO, and Co3O4 as a colorant may have a transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space of L* greater than or equal to 55 and less than or equal to 96.5, a* greater than or equal to −15 and less than or equal to 65 (exclusive of a* greater than −0.3 and less than 0.3), and b* greater than or equal to −90 and less than or equal to 80 (exclusive of b* greater than −0.5 and less than 0.5).
In embodiments, the colored glass articles including Cr2O3, CuO, and Co3O4 as a colorant may have a transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space of L* greater than or equal to 55 and less than or equal to 96.5, a* greater than or equal to −35 and less than or equal to 60 (exclusive of a* greater than −0.3 and less than 0.3), and b* greater than or equal to −90 and less than or equal to 80 (exclusive of b* greater than −0.5 and less than 0.5).
In embodiments, the colored glass articles including Cr2O3, NiO, CuO, and Co3O4 as a colorant may have a transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space of L* greater than or equal to 55 and less than or equal to 96.5, a* greater than or equal to −35 and less than or equal to 60 (exclusive of a* greater than −0.3 and less than 0.3), and b* greater than or equal to −90 and less than or equal to 80 (exclusive of b* greater than −0.5 and less than 0.5).
In embodiments, the colored glass articles including Ag as a colorant may have a transmitted color coordinate in the CIELAB color space of L* greater than or equal to 55 and less than or equal to 96.5, a* greater than or equal to −11.12 and less than or equal to 60 (exclusive of a* greater than −0.3 and less than 0.3), and b* greater than or equal to −20 and less than or equal to 120 (exclusive of b* greater than −0.5 and less than 0.5).
In embodiments, the transmitted color coordinates of the CIELAB color space may be described in terms of a range of L* values and a region of the a* (horizontal axis or x-axis) and b* (vertical axis or y-axis) color space. The region of the a* vs. b* color space may be defined by the intersection of a plurality of lines defined by a* and b*.
For example, in embodiments, colored glass articles comprising Ag as a colorant that appear yellow in color may have a transmitted color coordinate in the CIELAB color space of L* greater than or equal to 20 and less than or equal to 90 and a* and b* values within a region of the a* vs. b* color space bound by the intersection of the lines: b*=0.2879·a*+27.818; b*=7.0833·a*−94.5; b*=0.45·a*+104.5; and b*=15.3·a*+253. This region is graphically depicted in
In embodiments, colored glass articles comprising Ag as a colorant that appear orange in color may have a transmitted color coordinate in the CIELAB color space of L* greater than or equal to 20 and less than or equal to 90 and a* and b* values within a region of the a* vs. b* color space bound by the intersection of the lines: b*=7.0833·a*−94.5; b*=−0.9583·a*+146.75; b*=2.6957·a*−50.565; and b*=33. This region is graphically depicted in
In embodiments, colored glass articles comprising Ag as a colorant that appear red in color may have a transmitted color coordinate in the CIELAB color space of L* greater than or equal to 20 and less than or equal to 90 and a* and b* values within a region of the a* vs. b* color space bound by the intersection of the lines: b*=2.6957·a*−50.565; a*=54; b*=1.0769·a*−17.154; and b*=6.6667·a*−173.67. This region is graphically depicted in
In embodiments, colored glass articles comprising Ag as a colorant that appear green in color may have a transmitted color coordinate in the CIELAB color space of L* greater than or equal to 4 and less than or equal to 80 and a* and b* values within a region of the a* vs. b* color space bound by the intersection of the lines: b*=0.2879·a*+27.818; a*=0; b*=−1.375·a*+1; and b*=9.333·a*+86.667, exclusive of a* greater than −0.3 and less than 0.3 and exclusive of b* greater than −0.5 and less than 0.5. This region is graphically depicted in
In embodiments, colored glass articles comprising Ag as a colorant that appear pink/purple in color may have a transmitted color coordinate in the CIELAB color space of L* greater than or equal to 10 and less than or equal to 80 and a* and b* values within a region of the a* vs. b* color space bound by the intersection of the lines: b*=0.0833·a*+20.833; b*=2.1182·a*−32.073; b*=−0.3; and b*=1.5929·a*−0.3, exclusive of a* greater than −0.3 and less than 0.3 and exclusive of b* greater than −0.5 and less than 0.5. This region is graphically depicted in
In embodiments, colored glass articles that include a transition metal oxides and/or rare earth metal oxides as a colorant (such as NiO, CuO, TiO2, Co3O4, Cr2O3, and/or CeO2) may have a transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space of L* greater than or equal to 55 and less than or equal to 96.5, a* greater than or equal to −15 and less than or equal to −0.3, and b* greater than or equal to −10 and less than or equal to 10 (exclusive of b* greater than −0.5 and less than 0.5).
In embodiments, colored glass articles that include a transition metal oxides and/or rare earth metal oxides as a colorant (such as NiO, CuO, TiO2, Co3O4, Cr2O3, and/or CeO2) may have a transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space of L* greater than or equal to 85 and less than or equal to 96.5, a* greater than or equal to −10 and less than −0.3, and b* greater than or equal to −5 and less than or equal to 5 (exclusive of b* greater than −0.5 and less than 0.5).
In some embodiments, the colored glass articles have an average transmittance of greater than or equal to 10% and less than or equal to 92% of light over the wavelength range from 380 nm to 750 nm. As noted herein, unless otherwise specified, the average transmittance is indicated for article thicknesses of 0.4 to 5 mm, inclusive of endpoints. In embodiments, the colored glass articles have an average transmittance greater than or equal to 15% and less than or equal to 92% over the wavelength range of 380 nm to 750 nm. In embodiments, the colored glass articles have an average transmittance greater than or equal to 20% and less than or equal to 92% for light over the wavelength range of 380 nm to 750 nm. In embodiments, the colored glass articles have an average transmittance greater than or equal to 25% and less than or equal to 92% for light over the wavelength range of 380 nm to 750 nm. In embodiments, the colored glass articles have an average transmittance greater than or equal to 30% and less than or equal to 92% for light over the wavelength range of 380 nm to 750 nm. In embodiments, the colored glass articles have an average transmittance greater than or equal to 19% and less than or equal to 88% over the wavelength range of 380 nm to 750 nm. In embodiments, the colored glass articles have an average transmittance greater than or equal to 15% and less than or equal to 88% over the wavelength range of 380 nm to 750 nm. In embodiments, the colored glass articles have an average transmittance greater than or equal to 20% and less than or equal to 88% for light over the wavelength range of 380 nm to 750 nm. In embodiments, the colored glass articles have an average transmittance greater than or equal to 25% and less than or equal to 88% for light over the wavelength range of 380 nm to 750 nm. In embodiments, the colored glass articles have an average transmittance greater than or equal to 30% and less than or equal to 88% for light over the wavelength range of 380 nm to 750 nm.
In embodiments, the colored glass articles described herein may have a dielectric constant Dk at 10 GHz of less than or equal to 6.4, such as less than or equal to 6.4 and greater than or equal to 5.6. In embodiments, the dielectric constant of the colored glass article may be less than or equal to 6.4 and greater than or equal to 5.7, less than or equal to 6.4 and greater than or equal to 5.8, less than or equal to 6.4 and greater than or equal to 5.9, less than or equal to 6.4 and greater than or equal to 6.0, less than or equal to 6.4 and greater than or equal to 6.2, less than or equal to 6.3 and greater than or equal to 5.6, less than or equal to 6.3 and greater than or equal to 5.7, less than or equal to 6.3 and greater than or equal to 5.8, less than or equal to 6.3 and greater than or equal to 5.9, less than or equal to 6.3 and greater than or equal to 6.0, less than or equal to 6.3 and greater than or equal to 6.2, less than or equal to 6.2 and greater than or equal to 5.7, less than or equal to 6.2 and greater than or equal to 5.8, less than or equal to 6.2 and greater than or equal to 5.9, less than or equal to 6.2 and greater than or equal to 6.0, or even less than or equal to 6.2 and greater than or equal to 6.1. As noted herein, while not wishing to be bound by theory, it is believed that the dielectric constant of the colored glass articles measured at 10 GHz approximates the dielectric constant at each frequency in the range from 10 GHz to 60 GHz. Accordingly, a dielectric constant reported for a colored glass article at a frequency of 10 GHz approximates the dielectric constant of the colored glass article at each frequency over the frequency range of 10 GHz to 60 GHz, inclusive of endpoints.
The colored glass articles formed from the glass compositions described herein may be any suitable thickness, which may vary depending on the particular application of the colored glass article. In embodiments, the colored glass articles may have a thickness greater than or equal to 200 μm and less than or equal to 6 mm, greater than or equal to 200 μm and less than or equal to 4 mm, greater than or equal to 200 μm and less than or equal to 2 mm, greater than or equal to 200 μm and less than or equal to 1 mm, greater than or equal to 200 μm and less than or equal to 750 μm, greater than or equal to 200 μm and less than or equal to 650 μm, greater than or equal to 200 μm and less than or equal to 600 μm, greater than or equal to 200 μm and less than or equal to 550 μm, greater than or equal to 200 μm and less than or equal to 500 μm, greater than or equal to 250 μm and less than or equal to 6 mm, greater than or equal to 250 μm and less than or equal to 4 mm, greater than or equal to 250 μm and less than or equal to 2 mm, greater than or equal to 250 μm and less than or equal to 1 mm, greater than or equal to 250 μm and less than or equal to 750 μm, greater than or equal to 250 μm and less than or equal to 650 μm, greater than or equal to 250 μm and less than or equal to 600 μm, greater than or equal to 250 μm and less than or equal to 550 μm, greater than or equal to 250 μm and less than or equal to 500 μm, greater than or equal to 300 μm and less than or equal to 6 mm, greater than or equal to 300 μm and less than or equal to 4 mm, greater than or equal to 300 μm and less than or equal to 2 mm, greater than or equal to 300 μm and less than or equal to 1 mm, greater than or equal to 300 μm and less than or equal to 750 μm, greater than or equal to 300 μm and less than or equal to 650 μm, greater than or equal to 300 μm and less than or equal to 600 μm, greater than or equal to 300 μm and less than or equal to 550 μm, greater than or equal to 300 μm and less than or equal to 500 μm, greater than or equal to 350 μm and less than or equal to 6 mm, greater than or equal to 350 μm and less than or equal to 4 mm, greater than or equal to 350 μm and less than or equal to 2 mm, greater than or equal to 350 μm and less than or equal to 1 mm, greater than or equal to 350 μm and less than or equal to 750 μm, greater than or equal to 350 μm and less than or equal to 650 μm, greater than or equal to 350 μm and less than or equal to 600 μm, greater than or equal to 350 μm and less than or equal to 550 μm, greater than or equal to 350 μm and less than or equal to 500 μm, greater than or equal to 400 μm and less than or equal to 6 mm, greater than or equal to 400 μm and less than or equal to 4 mm, greater than or equal to 400 μm and less than or equal to 2 mm, greater than or equal to 400 μm and less than or equal to 1 mm, greater than or equal to 400 μm and less than or equal to 750 μm, greater than or equal to 400 μm and less than or equal to 650 μm, greater than or equal to 400 μm and less than or equal to 600 μm, greater than or equal to 400 μm and less than or equal to 550 μm, greater than or equal to 400 μm and less than or equal to 500 μm, greater than or equal to 450 μm and less than or equal to 6 mm, greater than or equal to 450 μm and less than or equal to 4 mm, greater than or equal to 450 μm and less than or equal to 2 mm, greater than or equal to 450 μm and less than or equal to 1 mm, greater than or equal to 450 μm and less than or equal to 750 μm, greater than or equal to 450 μm and less than or equal to 650 μm, greater than or equal to 450 μm and less than or equal to 600 μm, greater than or equal to 450 μm and less than or equal to 550 μm, greater than or equal to 450 μm and less than or equal to 500 μm, greater than or equal to 500 μm and less than or equal to 6 mm, greater than or equal to 500 μm and less than or equal to 4 mm, greater than or equal to 500 μm and less than or equal to 2 mm, greater than or equal to 500 μm and less than or equal to 1 mm, greater than or equal to 500 μm and less than or equal to 750 μm, greater than or equal to 750 μm and less than or equal to 6 mm, greater than or equal to 750 μm and less than or equal to 4 mm, greater than or equal to 750 μm and less than or equal to 2 mm, greater than or equal to 750 μm and less than or equal to 1 mm, greater than or equal to 1 mm and less than or equal to 6 mm, greater than or equal to 1 mm and less than or equal to 4 mm, greater than or equal to 1 mm and less than or equal to 2 mm, greater than or equal to 2 mm and less than or equal to 6 mm, greater than or equal to 2 mm and less than or equal to 4 mm, or even greater than or equal to 4 mm and less than or equal to 6 mm, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints.
As discussed hereinabove, colored glass articles formed from the glass compositions described herein may have an increased fracture toughness such that the colored glass articles are more resistant to damage. In embodiments, the colored glass article may have a KIC fracture toughness as measured by a CNSB method, prior to ion exchange, greater than or equal to 0.7 MPa·m1/2. In embodiments, the colored glass article may have a KIC fracture toughness, prior to ion exchange as measured by a CNSB method greater than or equal to 0.7 MPa·m1/2, greater than or equal to 0.8 MPa·m1/2, greater than or equal to 0.9 MPa·m1/2, or even greater than or equal to 1.0 MPa·m1/2.
As discussed hereinabove, colored glass articles formed from the glass compositions described herein may have an increased fracture toughness such that the colored glass articles are more resistant to damage. In embodiments, the colored glass article may have a KIC fracture toughness as measured by a DCB method, prior to ion exchange, greater than or equal to 0.7 MPa·m1/2. In embodiments, the colored glass article may have a KIC fracture toughness, prior to ion exchange as measured by a DCB method greater than or equal to 0.7 MPa·m1/2, greater than or equal to 0.8 MPa·m1/2, greater than or equal to 0.9 MPa·m1/2, or even greater than or equal to 1.0 MPa·m1/2.
In embodiments, the glass compositions described herein are ion-exchangeable to facilitate strengthening the colored glass articles made from the glass compositions. In typical ion-exchange processes, smaller metal ions in the glass compositions are replaced or “exchanged” with larger metal ions of the same valence within a layer that is close to the outer surface of the colored glass article made from the glass composition. The replacement of smaller ions with larger ions creates a compressive stress within the layer of the colored glass article made from the glass composition. In embodiments, the metal ions are monovalent metal ions (e.g., Li+, Na+, K+, and the like), and ion-exchange is accomplished by immersing the glass article made from the glass composition in a bath comprising at least one molten salt of the larger metal ion that is to replace the smaller metal ion in the colored glass article. Alternatively, other monovalent ions such as Ag+, Tl+, Cu+, and the like may be exchanged for monovalent ions. The ion-exchange process or processes that are used to strengthen the colored glass article made from the glass composition may include contacting the colored glass article with an ion-exchange medium. In embodiments, the ion-exchange medium may be a molten salt bath. For example, the ion-exchange process may include, but is not limited to, immersion in a single bath or multiple baths of like or different compositions with optional washing and/or annealing steps between immersions.
Upon exposure to the colored glass article, the ion-exchange solution (e.g., KNO3 and/or NaNO3 molten salt bath) may, according to embodiments, be at a temperature greater than or equal to 350° C. and less than or equal to 500° C., greater than or equal to 360° C. and less than or equal to 450° C., greater than or equal to 370° C. and less than or equal to 440° C., greater than or equal to 360° C. and less than or equal to 420° C., greater than or equal to 370° C. and less than or equal to 400° C., greater than or equal to 375° C. and less than or equal to 475° C., greater than or equal to 400° C. and less than or equal to 500° C., greater than or equal to 410° C. and less than or equal to 490° C., greater than or equal to 420° C. and less than or equal to 480° C., greater than or equal to 430° C. and less than or equal to 470° C., or even greater than or equal to 440° C. and less than or equal to 460° C., or any and all sub-ranges between the foregoing values. In embodiments, the colored glass article may be exposed to the ion-exchange solution for a duration greater than or equal to 2 hours and less than or equal to 24 hours, greater than or equal to 2 hours and less than or equal to 12 hours, greater than or equal to 2 hours and less than or equal to 6 hours, greater than or equal to 8 hours and less than or equal to 24 hours, greater than or equal to 6 hours and less than or equal to 24 hours, greater than or equal to 6 hours and less than or equal to 12 hours, greater than or equal to 8 hours and less than or equal to 24 hours, or even greater than or equal to 8 hours and less than or equal to 12 hours, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints.
In embodiments, a colored glass article made from a glass composition may be ion-exchanged to achieve a depth of compression of 10 μm or greater, 20 μm or greater, 30 μm or greater, 40 μm or greater, 50 μm or greater, 60 μm or greater, 70 μm or greater, 80 μm or greater, 90 μm or greater, or 100 μm or greater. In embodiments, the colored glass article made from the glass composition may have a thickness “t” and may be ion-exchanged to achieve a depth of compression greater than or equal to 0.15t, greater than or equal to 0.17t, or even greater than or equal to 0.2t. In embodiments, the colored glass article made from the glass composition may have a thickness “t” and may be ion-exchanged to achieve a depth of compression less than or equal to 0.3t, less than or equal to 0.27t, or even less than or equal to 0.25t. In embodiments, the colored glass article made from the glass composition described herein may have a thickness “t” and may be ion-exchanged to achieve a depth of compression greater than or equal to 0.15t and less than or equal to 0.3t, greater than or equal to 0.15t and less than or equal to 0.27t, greater than or equal to 0.15t and less than or equal to 0.25t, greater than or equal to 0.17t and less than or equal to 0.3t, greater than or equal to 0.17t and less than or equal to 0.27t, greater than or equal to 0.17t and less than or equal to 0.25t, greater than or equal to 0.2t and less than or equal to 0.3t, greater than or equal to 0.2t and less than or equal to 0.27t, or even greater than or equal to 0.2t and less than or equal to 0.25t, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints.
The development of this surface compression layer is beneficial for achieving a better crack resistance and higher flexural strength compared to non-ion-exchanged materials. The surface compression layer has a higher concentration of the ions exchanged into the colored glass article in comparison to the concentration of the ions exchanged into the colored glass article for the body (i.e., the area not including the surface compression) of the colored glass article. In embodiments, the colored glass article made from the glass composition may have a surface compressive stress after ion-exchange strengthening greater than or equal to 300 MPa, greater than or equal to 400 MPa, greater than or equal to 500 MPa, or even greater than or equal to 600 MPa. In embodiments, the colored glass article made from the glass composition may have a surface compressive stress after ion-exchange strengthening less than or equal to 1 GPa, less than or equal to 900 MPa, or even less than or equal to 800 MPa. In embodiments, the colored glass article made from the glass composition may have a surface compressive stress after ion-exchange strengthening greater than or equal to 300 MPa and less than or equal to 1 GPa, greater than or equal to 300 MPa and less than or equal to 900 MPa, greater than or equal to 300 MPa and less than or equal to 800 MPa, greater than or equal to 400 MPa and less than or equal to 1 GPa, greater than or equal to 400 MPa and less than or equal to 900 MPa, greater than or equal to 400 MPa and less than or equal to 800 MPa, greater than or equal to 500 MPa and less than or equal to 1 GPa, greater than or equal to 500 MPa and less than or equal to 900 MPa, greater than or equal to 500 MPa and less than or equal to 800 MPa, greater than or equal to 600 MPa and less than or equal to 1 GPa, greater than or equal to 600 MPa and less than or equal to 900 MPa, greater than or equal to 600 MPa and less than or equal to 800 MPa.
In embodiments, the colored glass articles made from the glass composition may have a maximum central tension after ion-exchange strengthening greater than or equal to 40 MPa, greater than or equal to 60 MPa, greater than or equal to 80 MPa, or even greater than or equal to 100 MPa. In embodiments, the colored glass article made from the glass composition may have a maximum central tension after ion-exchange strengthening less than or equal to 250 MPa, less than or equal to 200 MPa, or even less than or equal to 150 MPa. In embodiments, the colored glass article made from the glass composition may have a maximum central tension after ion-exchange strengthening greater than or equal to 40 MPa and less than or equal to 250 MPa, greater than or equal to 40 MPa and less than or equal to 200 MPa, greater than or equal to 40 MPa and less than or equal to 150 MPa, greater than or equal to 60 MPa and less than or equal to 250 MPa, greater than or equal to 60 MPa and less than or equal to 200 MPa, greater than or equal to 60 MPa and less than or equal to 150 MPa, greater than or equal to 80 MPa and less than or equal to 250 MPa, greater than or equal to 80 MPa and less than or equal to 200 MPa, greater than or equal to 80 MPa and less than or equal to 150 MPa, greater than or equal to 100 MPa and less than or equal to 250 MPa, greater than or equal to 100 MPa and less than or equal to 200 MPa, or even greater than or equal to 100 MPa and less than or equal to 150 MPa, or any and all sub-ranges formed from any of these endpoints. As utilized herein, central tension refers to a maximum central tension value unless otherwise indicated.
As described herein, in embodiments, the glass compositions described herein may be formulated to increase the retention of Au, which increases the concentration of Au in the resultant colored glass articles, thereby expanding the color gamut achievable by the colored glass articles. In embodiments, a colored glass article having greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol % Au may have a transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space of L* greater than or equal to 55 and less than or equal to 96.5, a* greater than or equal to −5 and less than or equal to 25, exclusive of a* greater than −0.3 and less than 0.3, and b* greater than or equal to −20 and less than or equal to 5, exclusive of b* greater than −0.5 and less than 0.5. In embodiments, colored glass article having greater than or equal to 1×10−6 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol % Au may have a transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space of L* greater than or equal to 55 and less than or equal to 96.5, a* greater than or equal to −10 and less than or equal to 25 exclusive of a* greater than −0.3 and less than 0.3, and b* greater than or equal to −20 and less than or equal to 5 exclusive of b* greater than −0.5 and less than 0.5.
In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may comprise greater than or equal to 60 mol % and less than or equal to 70 mol % SiO2; greater than or equal to 11 mol % and less than or equal to 17 mol % Al2O3; greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 8 mol % B2O3; greater than or equal to 9 mol % and less than or equal to 14 mol % Li2O; greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol % Na2O; greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol % MgO; greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol % ZnO; and greater than or equal to 1×10−6 mol % and less than or equal to 0.01 mol % Au. In these embodiments, MgO+ZnO is greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 4.5 mol %.
In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may comprise greater than or equal to 60 mol % and less than or equal to 70 mol % SiO2; greater than or equal to 11 mol % and less than or equal to 17 mol % Al2O3; greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 8 mol % B2O3; greater than or equal to 9 mol % and less than or equal to 14 mol % Li2O; greater than or equal to 2 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol % Na2O; greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 0.5 mol % K2O; and greater than or equal to 1×10−6 mol % and less than or equal to 0.05 mol % Au. In these embodiments, R2O—Al2O3 is greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 3 mol %, R2O being the sum of Li2O, Na2O, and K2O.
In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may comprise greater than or equal to 40 mol % and less than or equal to 70 mol % SiO2; greater than or equal to 8 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol % Al2O3; greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 10 mol % B2O3; greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol % Li2O; greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 15 mol % Na2O; greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 8 mol % MgO; greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol % ZnO; and greater than or equal to 0.0005 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol % Au, wherein: MgO+ZnO is greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %.
In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may comprise greater than or equal to 40 mol % and less than or equal to 70 mol % SiO2; greater than or equal to 8 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol % Al2O3; greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 10 mol % B2O3; greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol % Li2O; greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 15 mol % Na2O; greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol % MgO; greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 5 mol % ZnO; and greater than or equal to 1×10−6 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol % Au, wherein: MgO+ZnO is greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %.
In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may comprise greater than or equal to 50 mol % and less than or equal to 80 mol % SiO2; greater than or equal to 7 mol % and less than or equal to 25 mol % Al2O3; greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 15 mol % B2O3; greater than or equal to 5 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol % Li2O; greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 15 mol % Na2O; greater than 0 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol % K2O; and greater than or equal to 1×10−6 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol % Au, wherein: R2O—Al2O3 is greater than or equal to −5 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol %, R2O being the sum of Li2O, Na2O, and K2O.
In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may comprise greater than or equal to 50 mol % and less than or equal to 70 mol % SiO2; greater than or equal to 10 mol % and less than or equal to 17.5 mol % Al2O3; greater than or equal to 3 mol % and less than or equal to 10 mol % B2O3; greater than or equal to 8.8 mol % and less than or equal to 14 mol % Li2O greater than or equal to 1.5 mol % and less than or equal to 8 mol % Na2O; and greater than 0 mol % and less than or equal to 2 mol % Cr2O3, wherein: R2O+R′O—Al2O3 is greater than or equal to 0.5 mol % and less than or equal to 6 mol %, wherein R2O is the sum of Li2O, Na2O, and K2O and R′O is the sum of MgO, ZnO, and CaO; and Al2O3+MgO+ZnO is greater than or equal to 12 mol % and less than or equal to 22 mol %.
In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may comprise greater than or equal to 50 mol. % and less than or equal to 70 mol. % SiO2; greater than or equal to 10 mol. % and less than or equal to 20 mol. % Al2O3; greater than or equal to 4 mol. % and less than or equal to 10 mol. % B2O3; greater than or equal to 7 mol. % and less than or equal to 17 mol. % Li2O greater than or equal to 1 mol. % and less than or equal to 9 mol. % Na2O; greater than or equal to 0.01 mol. % and less than or equal to 1 mol. % SnO2; and greater than or equal to 0.01 mol. % and less than or equal to 5 mol. % Ag, wherein R2O—Al2O3 is greater than 0.2 mol. % and less than or equal to 5.00 mol. % and R2O is the sum of Li2O, Na2O, and K2O.
In embodiments, the glass composition and the resultant colored glass article may comprise greater than or equal to 50 mol % and less than or equal to 70 mol % SiO2; greater than or equal to 10 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol % Al2O3; greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than or equal to 10 mol % B2O3; greater than or equal to 7 mol % and less than or equal to 14 mol % Li2O; greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 8 mol % Na2O; greater than or equal to 0.01 mol % and less than or equal to 1 mol % K2O; greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 7 mol % CaO; and greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 8 mol % MgO, wherein Li2O+K2O+Na2O+CaO+MgO+ZnO is less than or equal to 25 mol % and at least one of: CuO+NiO+Co3O4+Cr2O3 is greater than or equal to 0.001 mol %, CeO2 is greater than or equal to 0.1 mol %, and TiO2 is greater than or equal to 0.1 mol %.
In embodiments, the colored glass articles may have an average CTE of less than about 85×10−7 C−1, less than about 80×10−7 C−1, less than about 75×10−7 C−1, less than about 70×10−7 C−1, less than about 65×10−7 C−1, or even less than about 60×10−7 C−1. These relatively low CTE values improve the survivability of the glass to thermal cycling or thermal stress conditions relative to articles with higher CTEs.
In embodiments, the colored glass articles described herein may generally have a strain point greater than or equal to about 400° C. and less than or equal to about 550° C.
In embodiments, the colored glass articles described herein may generally have an anneal point greater than or equal to about 450° C. and less than or equal to about 650° C.
In embodiments, the colored glass articles described herein may generally have a softening point greater than or equal to about 700° C. and less than or equal to about 900° C.
The colored glass articles described herein may be used for a variety of applications including, for example, for housings for consumer electronic devices; for architectural glass applications; for automotive or vehicular glass applications; or for commercial or household appliance applications. In embodiments, a consumer electronic device (e.g., smartphones, tablet computers, watches, personal computers, ultrabooks, televisions, and cameras), an architectural glass, and/or an automotive glass may comprise a colored glass article as described herein.
An example article incorporating any of the colored glass articles disclosed herein is shown in
In order that various embodiments be more readily understood, reference is made to the following examples, which illustrate various embodiments of the colored glass articles described herein.
Heat Treatment—The heat treatment of the Examples below included placing the glass articles between a SiC setter, placing the glass articles in an oven and heating the oven to the indicated heat treatment temperature at a rate of 4° C./min, and cooling from the heat treatment temperature after the heat treatment time had lapsed at a cooling rate of 3° C./min.
Table 1 shows comparative examples Comp. 1 and Comp. 2 and examples 1-30, with the batch compositions utilized to form each example reported (in terms of mol %). Table 1 also reports the heat treatment used to produce colored glass articles from the batch compositions and the analyzed Au concentration (in terms of mol %) of the resultant colored glass articles.
Referring to Table 1, Examples 1-3 were formed from the same glass composition, but melted at different temperatures. Example 1, which was melted at 1550° C., had an Au retention of 18.0%. Examples 2 and 3, which were melted at 1500° C. and 1450° C., respectively, had Au retentions of 34.0% and 36.0%, respectively. As indicated by Examples 1-3, a lower melting temperature favors Au retention. Therefore, it may be desirable to form a glass composition having a lower melting point such that Au retention during processing may be improved.
Comparative Examples Comp. 1 and Comp. 2 had an Au retention of 13.0% and 11.5%, respectively, after being melted at 1450° C. for 18 hours. Examples 4 and 5, which were similar to Comparative Examples Comp. 1 and Comp. 2, respectively, but included MgO and ZnO, had Au retentions of 30.0% and 21.5%, respectively, after being melted at 1450° C. for 18 hours. As indicated by Comparative Examples Comp. 1 and Comp. 2 and Examples 4 and 5, including MgO and ZnO in the glass composition improves Au retention of the resultant colored glass article.
Example 6 had an Au retention of 26.0% after being melted at 1550° C. for 18 hours. Example 7, which was similar to Example 3 but included ZrO2, had an Au retention of 36.0% after being melted at 1550° C. for 18 hours. As indicated by Examples 6 and 7, including ZrO2 in addition to MgO and ZnO in the glass composition improves Au retention of the resultant colored glass article.
Examples 8 and 9, which were similar to Examples 6 and 7, respectively, but included P2O5, had lower Au retentions of 12.0% and 14.0%, respectively, after being melted at 1550° C. for 18 hours. As indicated by Examples 6-9, including P2O5 in the glass composition impairs Au retention of the resultant colored glass article.
Examples 10-13, which included ZrO2 and SnO2, had relatively higher Au retentions of 38.0%, 26.0%, 32.0%, and 34%, respectively, after being melted at 1550° C. for 18 hours. As indicated by Examples 10-13, including SnO2 in addition to MgO, ZnO, and ZrO2 in the glass compositions improves Au retention of the resultant colored glass article.
Examples 14 and 17 had an Au retention of 18.0% and 20.0%, respectively, after being melted at 1550° C. for 18 hours. Examples 15 and 18, which were similar to Examples 14 and 17, but included SnO2, had an Au retention of 20.0% and 22%, respectively, after being melted at 1550° C. for 18 hours. As indicated by Examples 15 and 18, including SnO2 in addition to MgO and ZnO in the glass composition improves Au retention of the resultant colored glass article.
Examples 16 and 19, which included ZrO2 and SnO2, had relatively higher Au retentions of 24.0% and 28.0%, respectively, after being melted at 1550° C. for 18 hours. As indicated by Examples 16 and 19, including SnO2 in addition to MgO, ZnO, and ZrO2 in the glass compositions improves Au retention of the resultant colored glass article.
Examples 23 and 24, which included Fe2O3, had relatively higher Au retentions of 32.0% and 34.0%, respectively, after being melted at 1550° C. for 18 hours. As indicated by Examples 23 and 24, including Fe2O3 in addition to MgO, ZnO, and ZrO2 in the glass compositions improves Au retention of the resultant colored glass article.
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Note that, as described herein, processing of the glass compositions to produce the resultant colored glass articles may occur in an isothermal oven. However, a gradient-temperature oven was used in these examples to investigate a range of temperatures simultaneously. A gradient-temperature oven produces similar results as an isothermal oven at the desired temperature.
Table 2 shows examples 31-65, with the analyzed concentration (in terms of mol %) of the resultant colored glass articles.
Referring now to Table 3, example glass articles 31-35 having the concentrations shown in Table 2 were subjected to isothermal heat treatment between 600° C. and 660° C. The observable colors of the resultant colored glass articles are shown in Table 3. Heat treating example glass articles 31, 32, and 33 having an analyzed R2O—Al2O3 of −0.08 mol %, −0.04 mol %, and 0.03 mol %, respectively, resulted in observably pink, purple, and red colored glass articles. Heat treating example glass articles 34 and 35, having an analyzed R2O—Al2O3 of 0.08 mol % and 0.27 mol %, respectively, resulted in observably red and orange colored glass articles. As indicated by Tables 2 and 3, the analyzed R2O—Al2O3 of a glass article may be adjusted and the glass article may be subjected to a certain heat treatment to provide a desired colored glass article.
Referring now to Table 4, example glass articles 36-48 having the analyzed concentrations shown in Table 2 were subjected to heat treatment at the temperature and for the period of time shown in Table 4. The observable colors of the resultant colored glass articles are shown in Table 4.
Example glass article 41, having an analyzed R2O—Al2O3 of 0.94 mol %, was the only glass article to result in an observably orange colored glass article after heat treatment. Example glass articles 36-40 and 42-48 had an R2O—Al2O3 of 0.76 mol % or less. Heat treating glass article 38, including Fe2O3, resulted in an observably pink colored glass article. Heat treating glass articles 39 and 45-48, including ZrO2, resulted in red colored glass articles. As indicated by Tables 2 and 4, the analyzed R2O—Al2O3 may be adjusted, additional components may be added to the glass composition, and the glass article may be subjected to a certain heat treatment to provide a desired colored glass article.
Table 5 shows examples 66-75, with the analyzed concentration (in terms of mol %) of the resultant colored glass articles.
Referring now to Table 6, example glass articles 66 and 68-75 having the analyzed concentrations shown in Table 5 were subjected to heat treatment at the temperature and for the period of time shown in Table 6. The observable colors of the resultant colored glass articles are shown in Table 6.
Example glass articles 71-75, having an analyzed R2O—Al2O3 of greater than or equal to 0.54 mol %, had a relatively limited achievable color gamut after being subjected to different heat treatments. As indicated by Table 6, a relatively increased R2O—Al2O3 may limit the achievable color gamut of the colored glass article.
Referring now to Table 7, example glass article 66 having the analyzed concentrations shown in Table 5 and the thicknesses shown in Table 7 were subjected to heat treatment at the temperature and for the period of time shown in Table 7. The transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space, as measured at the indicated article thickness under F2 illumination and a 10° standard observer angle, and the observable color of the resultant colored glass articles are shown in Table 7.
Referring now to Table 8, example glass article 68 having the analyzed concentrations shown in Table 5 and the thicknesses shown in Table 8 were subjected to heat treatment at the temperature and for the period of time shown in Table 8. The transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space, as measured at the indicated article thickness under F2 illumination and a 10° standard observer angle, and the observable color of the resultant colored glass articles are shown in Table 8.
Referring now to Table 9, example glass article 68 having the analyzed concentrations shown in Table 5 and the thicknesses shown in Table 9 were subjected to heat treatment at the temperature and for the period of time shown in Table 9. The transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space, as measured at the indicated article thickness under F2 illumination and a 10° standard observer angle, and the observable color of the resultant colored glass articles are shown in Table 9.
As indicated in Tables 7-9, colored glass articles including Au may be subjected to different heat treatment to achieve a desired observable color.
Table 10 shows the surface compressive stress CS, depth of layer DOL, and maximum central tension CT of example glass article 67 after being subjected to heat treatment at 545° C. for 2 hrs. and then being subjected to ion-exchange under the conditions listed in Table 10.
Table 11 shows example compositions C1-C26, with the analyzed concentration (in terms of mol %) of the resultant colored glass articles.
Referring now to Table 12, example glass articles A1-A52 were formed from example compositions C2-C9 and C15-C23 shown in Table 11 and were subjected to heat treatment at the temperature and for the period of time shown in Table 12. The transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space, as measured at an article thickness of 1.33 mm under F2 illumination and a 10° standard observer angle, and the observable color of the resultant colored glass articles are shown in Table 12.
Referring now to Table 13, example glass articles A53-A114 were formed from example compositions C1-C14 and C24-C26 shown in Table 11 and were subjected to heat treatment at the temperature and for the period of time shown in Table 13. The observable colors of the resultant colored glass articles are shown in Table 13.
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Moreover, example glass articles A33 and A34, formed from example glass compositions C6 and C7 including Fe2O3 and ZrO2, respectively, had an observable red color.
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Table 14 shows example glass compositions (in terms of mol %) containing Cr2O3 as a colorant and the transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space, as measured at an article thickness of 1.5 mm under F2 illumination and a 10° standard observer angle, of the resultant colored glass articles.
As indicated by the example glass compositions and colored glass articles in Table 14, the glass compositions described herein improve Cr2O3 solubility to form colored glass articles having the desired color. For example, example glass composition Cr-1 including 0.098 mol % Cr2O3 formed a colored glass article having a transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space of L*=83.78, a*=−12.60, and b*=62.26.
As further indicated by the example glass compositions and colored glass articles in Table 14, adding other colorants in addition to Cr2O3 as described herein allows different color gamuts to be achieved. For example, example glass composition Cr-2 including 0.068 mol % Cr2O3, 0.001 mol % Co3O4, and 0.83 mol % CuO formed a colored glass article have a transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space of L*=77.06, a*=−26.24, and b*=8.74. Example glass composition Cr-3, including 0.038 mol % Cr2O3, 0.023 mol % NiO, 0.002 mol % Co3O4, and 0.233 mol % CuO formed a colored glass article have a transmittance color coordinate in the CIELAB color space of L*=85.88, a*=−9.40, and b*=6.26.
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Tables 15 and 16 show example glass compositions (in terms of mol %) containing Ag as a colorant.
The exemplary glass compositions of Tables 15 and 16 were used to produce glass coupons. These glass coupons were inserted into pre-heated, ambient-air electric ovens, held for a desired amount of time, and cooled in air to produce colored glass coupons. It should be noted that some glasses were heated at a particular ramp rate and/or cooled at a controlled rate; however, it was determined that neither the ramp rate nor cooling rate affected color generation.
Plots of CIELAB spaces of colored glass coupons produced from Examples Ag-1 and Ag-9 are depicted in
Plots of projected CIELAB spaces of colored glass coupons produced from Examples Ag-10-Ag-12 are depicted in
As discussed herein, the R2O—Al2O3 value of a composition influences both isotropic and anisotropic particle formation during heat treatment and hence the color of the resultant glass. When R2O—Al2O3<<1 (i.e., 0.2 mol % or less), virtually no color is formed in the glass upon heat treatment. This is demonstrated by Example Ag-3, which has an R2O—Al2O3 value of 0.2 mol %. Irrespective of heat treatment, the glass of Example Ag-3 remained nearly colorless and transparent after heat treatment. However, when the R2O—Al2O3 value is increased to 0.7 mol % (as with glasses formed from Example Ag-2) and then to 1.2 mol % (as with glasses formed from Example Ag-1), a progressively broader and more saturated range of colors were produced by heat treatment.
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Similarly, colored glass articles that appear orange have a*, b* values that fall within the region defined by the intersection of four lines: b*=7.0833·a*−94.5 (line B); b*=−0.9583·a*+146.75 (line E); b*=2.6957·a*−50.565 (line F); and b*=33 (line G). The region defined by the intersection lines B, E, F, and G can be referred to as the “orange region” and colored glass articles having combinations of discrete a* and b* values falling within this region will generally appear orange.
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Colored glass articles that appear green have a*, b* values that fall within the region defined by the intersection of four lines: b*=0.2879·a*+27.818 (line A); a*=0 (line K); b*=−1.375·a*+1 (line L); and b*=9.333·a*+86.667 (line M), exclusive of a* greater than −0.3 and less than 0.3 and exclusive of b* greater than −0.5 and less than 0.5. The region defined by the intersection lines A, L, K, and M can be referred to as the “green region” and colored glass articles having combinations of discrete a* and b* values falling within this region will generally appear green.
Colored glass articles that appear pink/purple have a*, b* values that fall within the region defined by the intersection of four lines: b*=0.0833·a*+20.833 (line N); b*=2.1182·a*−32.073 (line O); b*=−0.3 (line P); and b*=1.5929·a*−0.3 (line Q), exclusive of a* greater than −0.3 and less than 0.3 and exclusive of b* greater than −0.5 and less than 0.5. The region defined by the intersection lines N, O, P, and Q can be referred to as the “pink/purple region” and colored glass articles having combinations of discrete a* and b* values falling within this region will generally appear pink/purple.
Referring now to Table 19, colored glass articles in the form of glass coupons were produced from the glass compositions of Tables 15 and 16. The glass coupons had thicknesses from ˜0.5 mm to ˜1.4 mm and were heat treated at various times and temperatures (as specified in Table 19) to produce colored glass articles with different color hues. PHCFR means that the glass coupon was placed directly into a pre-heated furnace, held for the indicated time, at which point the furnace was switched off and the glass coupon was cooled in the furnace at the cooling rate of the furnace (typically 2-3° C./minute). PHAC means that the glass coupon was placed directly into a pre-heated furnace, held for the indicated time, then removed and allowed to cool back to room temperature in ambient air. The CIELAB L*, a*, and b* coordinates of each colored glass article were determined. The average transmittance (%) for each sample over the wavelength range from 380 nm to 750 nm was also determined. The results are reported in Table 19.
Tables 20A-20D show example glass compositions (in terms of mol %) containing transition metal oxides and/or rare earth oxides as colorant(s), including the total amount of transition metal oxides and/or rare earth oxides present (i.e., Sum “TM+RE”).
Tables 21A-21C show the dielectric constant (calculated) and dielectric constant (as measured at 10 GHz) for select examples from Tables 20A-20D. When calculated, the dielectric constant was calculated according to the formula: Dk=3.802946+0.01747*B2O3 (mol %)+0.058769*Al2O3 (mol %)+0.080876*Li2O (mol %)+0.148433*Na2O (mol %)+0.153264*K2O (mol %)+0.045179*MgO (mol %)+0.080113*CaO (mol %). Where measured, the dielectric constant was measured using a split post dielectric resonator (SPDR at a frequency of 10 GHz. Tables 21A-21C also show the CIELAB L*, a*, and b* coordinates for select examples from Tables 20A-2D at the indicated thickness.
Tables 22A and 22B show the ion exchange characteristic (CS, DOL, and CT) for select glass articles from Tables 20A-20D at different thicknesses and ion exchange conditions (temperature, time, and ion exchange bath compositions).
Table 23 shows the fracture toughness (KIC) for select examples from Tables 20A-20D and a comparative example of a non-colored glass article comprising 58.41 mol % SiO2, 6.07 mol % B2O3, 17.84 mol % Al2O3, 1.73 mol % Na2O, 0.20 mol % K2O, 4.43 mol % MgO, 0.57 mol % CaO, 0.01 mol % SnO2, and 10.71 mol % Li2O. The fracture toughness was measured using the chevron notch short bar method and the dual cantilever beam method.
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Tables 24A and 24B show example glass compositions (in terms of mol %) containing transition metal oxides and/or rare earth oxides as colorant(s) Tables 24A and 24B also show the dielectric constant (Dk, as measured at 10 GHz) for the example compositions.
Tables 25A-25C show example glass compositions (in terms of mol %) containing gold (Au) as a colorant.
Referring now to Table 26, colored glass articles in the form of glass coupons were produced from the glass compositions of Tables 25A-25C. The glass coupons had the indicated thicknesses and were heat treated at various times and temperatures (as indicated) to produce colored glass articles with different color hues. The CIELAB L*, a*, and b* coordinates of each colored glass article were determined. The average transmittance (%) for each sample over the wavelength range from 380 nm to 750 nm was also determined. The results are reported in Table 26.
Tables 27A-27NN show example glass compositions (in terms of mol %) containing transition metal oxides and/or rare earth oxides as colorants.
Referring now to Table 28, colored glass articles in the form of glass coupons were produced from the glass compositions of Tables 27A-27NN. The glass coupons had the indicated thicknesses. The CIELAB L*, a*, and b* coordinates of each colored glass article were determined. The average transmittance (%) for each sample over the wavelength range from 380 nm to 750 nm was also determined. The results are reported in Table 28.
It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations may be made to the embodiments described herein without departing from the spirit and scope of the claimed subject matter. Thus, it is intended that the specification cover the modifications and variations of the various embodiments described herein provided such modification and variations come within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.
The present application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 63/212,191 filed Jun. 18, 2021 and entitled “Colored Glass Articles Having Improved Mechanical Durability,” U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 63/212,179 filed Jun. 18, 2021 and entitled “Colored Glass Articles Having Improved Mechanical Durability,” U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 63/251,785 filed Oct. 4, 2021 and entitled “Colored Glass Articles Having Improved Mechanical Durability,” U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 63/286,316 filed Dec. 6, 2021 and entitled “Glass Compositions For Forming Colored Glass Articles And Glass Articles Formed Therefrom,” and U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 63/304,807 filed Jan. 31, 2022 and entitled “Colored Glass Articles Having Improved Mechanical Durability,” each of which is incorporated by reference herein in their entireties.
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