Special features of batch preparation and glass melting upon using different kinds of soda in sheet glass production

The experience of using in a continuous technological process of production of sheet light-heat-shielding, mass-colored float glass "light" and "heavy" soda produced by JSC "Soda" (Sterlitamak), as well as soda ash of the 2nd grade from nepheline raw materials produced by JSC "Achinsk Alumina Refinery". The advantages and disadvantages of alkaline raw materials are analyzed. The features of the processes of charge preparation and glass-making when working with the use of different types of soda have been studied. Tab. 2, ill. 2, bibliography: 9 titles.