Glass Technology · 1998 · 14 citations · 0 references
Natural SciencesMaterials EngineeringMaterials ScienceCeramic MaterialsCeramicsOptical MaterialsElectrical Properties Of CeramicsFiber OpticsFunctional CeramicsGlass MaterialsOptical CeramicsFerritesGlass-ceramicsOxide Ceramic CompositesOxide CeramicsStability Under Humid Conditions
Glass ceramic ferrules composed of SiO 2 -Al 2 O 3 -Li 2 O-MgO-TiO 2 -ZrO 2 -K 2 O-ZnO-BaO have been fabricated by a preform drawing process. These ferrules show good durability in hot and humid conditions and when immersed in water. A glass ceramic ferrule is the most suitable ferrule to realise low cost optical connectors for fibre to the home.