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Title: Quantitative analysis of hydroxyl and boron in S glass-ceramic by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5104933

Fourier transform infrared (FT-ir) spectroscopy has been used to analyze hydroxyl and boron content in samples of S glass-ceramic, which is used in making glass-to-metal seals in the MC3753 actuator. Hydroxyl and boron concentrations in S glass-ceramic have a large effect on the final properties of the glass-ceramic. Therefore, a rapid and accurate method of analysis for these components is desirable for process monitoring. Our studies have found a direct correlation between OH content and bubble formation in S glass-ceramic which has been used to identify critical manufacturing parameters necessary for eliminating bubble formation in the S glass-ceramic during formation of glass-to-metal seals. A lower energy absorption band in S glass-ceramic near 2685 cm/sup -1/ due to the first overtone of the B-O stretching vibration was used to determine boron concentration. Although the accuracy is slightly lower using FT-ir, it is a much more rapid technique than ion chromatography exclusion for the analysis of boron in S glass-ceramic and thus is more appropriate for measurements on large numbers of samples. 15 refs., 6 figs., 4 tabs.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
OSTI ID:
5104933
Report Number(s):
SAND-85-0738; ON: DE86001148
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English