The present invention provides new solid solutions having a corundum-hematite crystalline structure which are useful as inorganic color pigments. Solid solutions according to the present invention include a host component having a corundum-hematite crystalline structure which contains as guest components one or more elements from the group consisting of aluminum, antimony, bismuth, boron, chrome, cobalt, gallium, indium, iron, lanthanum, lithium, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, neodymium, nickel, niobium, silicon, tin, titanium, vanadium, and zinc. Solid solutions according to the present invention are formed by thoroughly mixing compounds, usually metal oxides or precursors thereof, which contain the host and guest components and then calcining the compounds to form the solid solutions having the corundum-hematite crystalline structure. Some of the new solid solutions according to the present invention exhibit relatively low Y CIE tri-stimulus values and relatively high near infrared reflectance.
Patricia C. Secrest - Lakewood OH Robert P. Blonski - North Royalton OH Ivan H. Joyce - Hudson OH Juan Carlos Gallart - Valencia, ES John J. Welch - Cleveland OH
Assignee:
Ferro Corporation - Cleveland OH
International Classification:
B05D 302
US Classification:
427226
Abstract:
The present invention provides a method of decorating a ceramic article including: providing an ink composition including a metallic soap, the ink composition being a viscous oil or waxy solid at about 25Â C. ; heating the ink composition to reduce its viscosity to less than about 40 centipoise; depositing micro-droplets of the heated ink composition upon the ceramic article; and firing the ceramic article in an oxidizing atmosphere. In the most preferred embodiment of the invention, the ink composition is substantially solvent-free.
Srinivasan Sridharan - Strongsville OH, US George C. Korn - Coraopolis PA, US Jérôme Anquetil - Bar le Duc, FR Robert Blonski - North Royalton OH, US Ivan H. Joyce - Hudson OH, US
The present invention provides partially crystallizing lead-free and cadmium-free glass enamel composition that fuse at low temperatures. Glass enamel compositions according to the present invention form predominantly bismuth titanate and optionally zinc titanate crystals upon firing. Preferably, glass enamel compositions according to the invention include a glass component that includes by weight from about 11% to about 52% SiO, from 10. 2% to about 40% TiO, from about 5% to about 75% BiO, up to about 8% BO, up to about 14% BaO+SrO, and up to about 45% by weight ZnO, where the sum of BiOand ZnO comprises from about 30% to about 85% of the glass component by weight.
Srinivasan Sridharan - Strongsville OH, US John J. Maloney - Solon OH, US Chandrashekhar Khadilkar - Broadview Heights OH, US Robert P. Blonski - North Royalton OH, US David L. Widlewski - Parma Heights OH, US
Assignee:
FERRO CORPORATION - Mayfield Heights OH
International Classification:
C03C 8/24 H01L 31/0203
US Classification:
136259, 65 43, 65 40, 428 345, 428 34
Abstract:
Glasses comprising Bi203, ZnO B203 and optionally a colorant including an oxide of a metal such as iron, cobalt, manganese, nickel, copper and chromium are suitable to form hermetic seals in solar cell modules, architectural glass windows and MEMS devices. Glass frit and paste compositions suitable for flow and bonding to various substrates—glass, metal, silicon, in the temperature range of 400-500 degrees Centigrade. The broad compositional range in mole % is 25-70% Bi203, up to 65% ZnO, and 1-70% B203. Such glasses do not have batched in alumina or silica. Such glasses lack alumina and silica.
John J. Maloney - Solon OH, US Robert P. Blonski - North Royalton OH, US Chandrashekhar S. Khadilkar - Broadview Heights OH, US Srinivasan Sridharan - Strongsville OH, US
Assignee:
FERRO CORPORATION - Mayfield Heights OH
International Classification:
C03C 27/04
US Classification:
65 43, 427 58
Abstract:
Durable hermetic seals between two inorganic substrates are produced using a high-intensity electromagnetic energy source, such as laser, to heat and seal enamel layers with controlled absorption of high-intensity energy source. Durable hermetic seals incorporating electrical feedthroughs are also produced.
Hermetically Sealed Electronic Device Using Coated Glass Flakes
Chandrashekhar S. Khadilkar - Broadview Heights OH, US Robert P. Blonski - North Royalton OH, US Srinivasan Sridharan - Strongsville OH, US Jackie D. Davis - Cleveland OH, US John J. Maloney - Solon OH, US James D. Walker - Chagrin Falls OH, US
Srinivasan Sridharan - Strongsville OH, US Robert P. Blonski - North Royalton OH, US Chandrashekhar Khadilkar - Broadview Heights OH, US John J. Maloney - Solon OH, US
Solder can be used to wet and bind glass substrates together to ensure a hermetic seal that superior (less penetrable) than conventional polymeric (thermoplastic or thermoplastic elastomer) seals in electric and electronic applications.
Formation Of Glass-Based Seals Using Focused Infrared Radiation
Chandrashekhar S. Khadilkar - Broadview Heights OH, US Srinivasan Sridharan - Strongsville OH, US Robert P. Blonski - North Royalton OH, US George E. Sakoske - Independence OH, US
Assignee:
FERRO CORPORATION - Mayfield Heights OH
International Classification:
C03B 23/24
US Classification:
65 43
Abstract:
Broadband infrared radiation is used to heat and fuse an enamel paste to form an enamel seal between at least two solid substrates such as glass, ceramic or metal.