Influence of the addition of intermediate oxides on the glass transition temperature and coefficient of thermal expansion of lead borate glasses

Abstract

Low-melting glasses based on the lead borate system have a wide range of applications, including electrical engineering, electronics, nuclear, and solar energy. The lead borate system is an essential source for synthesizing new materials with valuable and particular properties such as high refractive index, low melting point, chemical resistance, wide glass-formation region and strong radiation shielding for γ-rays.