NASA NTRS · 20030106483
Effects of Gravity on ZBLAN Glass Crystallization
Abstract
The effects of gravity on the crystallization of ZrF4-BaF2-LaF3-AlF3- NaF glasses have been studied utilizing NASA's KC135 and a sounding rocket, Fibers and cylinders of ZBLAN glass were heated to the crystallization temperature in unit and reduced gravity. When processed in unit gravity the glass crystallized, but when processed in reduced gravity, crystallization was suppressed. A possible explanation involving shear thinning is presented to explain these results.
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Tucker, Dennis S., Ethridge, Edwin C., Smith, G. A., Workman, G.. 2003-01-01. Effects of Gravity on ZBLAN Glass Crystallization. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20030106483
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