TABLE IV

SIO2/B2O3 Ratio in Extract Solutions from Glasses Subject to Multiple Autoclave Cycles with Different Extraction Media

GlassTreatmentSiO2/B2O3
1 h at 121 °C2 h at 121 °C3 h at 121 °C
E51S0.9% KCl pH 60.831.42 F1.81 F
0.9% KCl pH 81.62 F2.20 F2.32 F
3% glutaric acid2.54 F3.54 Fn.d.
E33S0.9% KCl pH 63.27 F3.59 Fn.d.
E51/A0.9% KCl pH 84.61 F4.71 F4.72 F
3% glutaric acid4.32 F4.87 F4.18 F
  • F = visible flakes observed.

  • n.d. = not determined.