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SPECIAL GLASS - FUNCTIONS
Optical light absorption, wavelength conversion, optical thin film
Electromagnetic insulation, dielectric, conducting film
Thermal
Mechanical heat-resistance, fire-prevention, low-temperature sealing Fiber is widely used in con- StellaShine™, super heat-
high-strength realized through chemical strengthening or struction and civil engi- resistant glass-ceramics for
crystallization Chemical: acid-resistance, alkali-resistance, neering areas as a reinforc- cooking appliances
sustaining release of chemicals
Other ing material in GRC (glass StellaShine™ has excel-
gas barrier, strengthening plastic and cement
fiber reinforced concrete) lent thermal shock resist-
PROCESSING METHODS
and to prevent cracks in ance and does not crack
mortar and concrete. Its even when splashed with
Precision cutting, precision polishing, pre-forming, firing (crystallization), fiber
reinforcement effect pro- cold water after repeatedly
pro- cessing, powder processing, paste processing, green sheet processing,
vides the strength for com- being heated to 800°C.
compounding, coating, patterning, precision redrawing, metallic joining,
plicated designs without StellaShine™ is used for
welding, sealing, accumulation process, perforation
the need to use reinforcing top plates of gas and IH
steel and improves instal- cookers, and is known for
lation efficiency through its safety properties.
generation facilities and IMPROVING SAFETY modularization of parts
focusses on developing AND COMFORT and increases the possibili-
ultra-thin light-weight mir- FireLite™, fire-rated glass ties of architecture.
rors for use in future solar With an extremely low
power generation in space. coefficient of thermal ex- E-Glass Fiber
pansion, FireLite™ can Rigid urethane resin is re-
E-Glass Fiber with- stand rapid tempera- inforced with E-Glass Fib-
Wind power generation ture changes and does not er to produce plastic foam
uses wind to generate break during a fire even material which can be
electricity. Wind turbine when hosed with water. finished to create a wood
blades made of glass fiber FireLite™ meets US UL* texture. With excellent
reinforced plastic (GFRP) standards. FireLite Plus™ is strength, lightness, corro-
using NEG E-Glass Fiber made of layers of FireLite™ sion resistance, and ease
are light- weight and have laminated together and of forming, this material is
weather resistance that can will not shatter even when used to simulate wood in
withstand strong wind, salt it breaks. This is the only railway ties and other ap-
damage, UV light, and oth- laminated glass approved plications.
er factors. for use in fire protective fa-
cilities in Japan. HOME APPLIANCES
Solar mirrors *Underwriters Laboratories – GLASS PRODUCTS
Almost 100 per cent reflec- FOR DAILY LIFE
tance is realized by form- Invisible Glass™, ultra-low Neoceram, super heat-
ing 100 dielectric layers on reflection glass resistant glass-ceramics
glass substrate with high Bare glass has a luminous With excellent thermal
light transmittance and reflectance of approximately shock resistance, me-
heat resistance and a low 4 per cent per side, however, chanical strength, hard-
Nippon Elect
coefficient of thermal ex- the reflectance of Invisible ness, heat uniformity, Nippon Electric Glass Co.
pansion. The coatings are Glass™ is around 0.08 per and electrical properties,
resistant to 300°C or more cent to 0.5 per cent per side. Neoceram is used all over
and the solar mirrors are It minimizes light reflec- the world. It is formed
used in photovoltaic power tance, making it ideal for use into plates, tubes, and d
generation. We combined in showcases and protective pressed products, and d
this with ultra-thin glass picture frame covers. used in cookware and d
technology to develop mir- wood-burning stove and d 7-1, Serian 2-chome, Otsu,
rors for use in outer space ARG Fiber fireplace windows. It can n Shiga 520-8639 - Japan
Tel.: +81 - 77 - 5371700
for the Space Solar Power With its exceptional alkali also be coated with thin n Fax: +81 - 77 - 5344967
System (SSPS). and acid resistance, ARG heat reflective film. www.neg.co.jp

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