PHASE TRANSFORMATIONS IN MOISTENED GLASS BATCHES UNDER COMPACTION

The phase transformations in glass batches at all stages, including moistening, compaction, and drying, are investigated, and criteria for moldability of glass batches are proposed. A correlation between the main process parameters of granulation (moisture, granule formation duration, and mechanical strength of granules) and the proposed criteria is established and the possibility of using them in selection of the batch compaction method and conditions is demonstrated.