Surface modifization of soda lime silica glasses by using alternative

Glass products are widely used in the automotive, white goods and construction fields. Among these, especially the glasses used in the white goods industry has gained importance today. A lot of research is conducted on resistance to staining with the development of touch panels. The degree of mattnes on the surface reduces staining caused by fingerprints. Today HF acid etching, sandblasting and other mechanical etching methods are the most commonly used surface mattification methods. Sandblasting methods reduce the mechanical properties because they modify the surface by scratching it. On the other hand acid etching method has many harms to humans and nature, waste generated after process. The aim of this study is surface modification with wet coating application. The method includes the stages of coating the prepared mixture on the surface and heat treatment. The temperatures worked are close to tempering temperatures and the heat treatment process can be carried out in the tempering furnace. As a result of the experimental studies; surface roughness, glossmeter, micrometer, TG/DSC, Uv-Vis Transmission and SEM analyzes were applied to determine the properties. According to the test results, the best results were obtained for talc mixtures after heat treatment at 625 °C for 1 hour. In addition water solubility of the layer on the surface after the applied method was evaluated by examining the effects of ultrasonic cleaning process on the surface roughness and micrometer measurement results.