Flexural strength of PVD coated float glass for architectural applications
Meszaros R, Wild M, Merle B, Wondraczek L (2011)
Publication Status: Published
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2011
Journal
Glass Technology-European Journal of Glass Science and Technology Part A
Society of Glass Technology
Publisher: SOC GLASS TECHNOLOGY
Book Volume: 52
Pages Range: 190-196
Journal Issue: 6
Abstract
The effect of PVD coatings on the ring-on-ring flexural strength of soda lime silica float glass was studied. A 70% increase from 280 +/- 8 to 478 +/- 10 MPa was observed on the air-side of the glass after applying a multilayer low emissivity coating of 100 nm total thickness. A similar but less pronounced effect could be obtained with a TiO(2) single layer of 50 nm. At the same time, for both coatings, the Weibull modulus was found to approximately double. Results are interpreted on the basis of two assumptions: initial defects on the glass surface are covered by the coating, and their growth is prevented due to the protective function of the coating, especially as a humidity barrier. Both assumptions were confirmed by atomic force microscopy and micromechanical analyses. This barrier function leads to significantly improved resistance to long term fatigue and stress corrosion, respectively.
Authors with CRIS profile
Robert Meszaros
Lehrstuhl für Glas und Keramik
Benoit Merle
Lehrstuhl für Werkstoffwissenschaften (Allgemeine Werkstoffeigenschaften)
Lothar Wondraczek
Professur für Werkstoffwissenschaften (Glas und Keramik)
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Germany (DE)How to cite
APA:
Meszaros, R., Wild, M., Merle, B., & Wondraczek, L. (2011). Flexural strength of PVD coated float glass for architectural applications. Glass Technology-European Journal of Glass Science and Technology Part A, 52(6), 190-196.
MLA:
Meszaros, Robert, et al. "Flexural strength of PVD coated float glass for architectural applications." Glass Technology-European Journal of Glass Science and Technology Part A 52.6 (2011): 190-196.
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