Blistering phenomenon of molten glass in contact with zirconia-based refractories

The contact between a glass melt and some refractories in glass industry is able to induce a blistering phenomenon, which is detrimental for obtaining high quality glasses. The objective of this study is to define the key parameters of the blistering process and to propose a mechanism for blistering of soda-lime-silica glass melts in contact with fused-cast zirconia-based refractories. The roles of oxygen semipermeability through the zirconia skeleton and of temperature are emphasized.

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This study aims to define the key parameters and propose a mechanism for blistering of soda-lime-silica glass melts in contact with fused-cast zirconia-based refractories, highlighting the roles of oxygen semipermeability through the zirconia skeleton and temperature.