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Saladsamurai
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In my lab we have these glass viewing windows that are affixed to a combustion chamber. We've recently been experimenting with some new fuels that have some pretty nasty products of combustion. As a result, the windows have become "cloudy."
At first, I thought it was just a nasty film that had developed on the glass, but it is actually some very mild erosion that is occurring (likely due to the acidic nature of the HF in the products).
These windows are quite expensive as they are 1.5 inches thick and are made of fused silica. Though we have ordered new glass, cleaning these up seems like a great idea.
Anyone have any experience with glass polishing that could make a suggestion as to where to start on this one?
What kind of products should I be looking into?
At first, I thought it was just a nasty film that had developed on the glass, but it is actually some very mild erosion that is occurring (likely due to the acidic nature of the HF in the products).
These windows are quite expensive as they are 1.5 inches thick and are made of fused silica. Though we have ordered new glass, cleaning these up seems like a great idea.
Anyone have any experience with glass polishing that could make a suggestion as to where to start on this one?
What kind of products should I be looking into?