Corning Incorporated
BASIC ADDITIVES FOR SILICA SOOT COMPACTS AND METHODS FOR FORMING OPTICAL QUALITY GLASS

Abstract:

A method for forming an optical quality glass is provided. The method includes contacting silica soot particles with a basic additive, forming a silica soot compact, and removing the basic additive from the silica soot compact. A method of forming a cladding portion of an optical fiber preform is also provided.