GLASS COLORATION, DECOLORATION AND COLOR TRANSITION (INTRODUCTORY TRAINING)
Glass coloration is not simply decorative. Color has an important role in packaging that protects food and drink from ultraviolet light. The glass coloration used in buildings and the automotive industry will help reduce IR radiation and the need for air conditioning.
During this course, we will review the physics and chemistry at play in glass coloration, illustrated by industrial examples. Switching from one color to another is a complex transition that must be performed quickly without damaging production, while minimizing losses and defects. Ideal transitions will be presented as well as operational limits and key parameters that must be monitored during color transitions.
Contents
• Definition of color, colorimetry, and color spaces
• Influence of various coloring agents on glass color
• Principle and limits of glass decoloration
• Basics of redox, control, and reduced colors
• Color transition: calculation and limitation
• Operational parameter changes during the color change
After the training you will:
• Be able to determine how conventional coloring agents influence the color of a glass and describe that color in different colorimetric units and spaces
• Understand decoloration principles and limits
• Recognize the need of redox control in colored glass manufacturing, how to check it and act on it
• Calculate simple color transitions and which operating parameters must be monitored
Training methods
We offer a blended learning approach by mixing e-learning, lectures, open discussions, exercises, and case studies in teams or individually. The number of participants per course is between 8 and 20 to maximize your learning experience. Participants always receive the presentations and a training certificate.
Level of seniority
This training is meant for junior professionals to skilled professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge.
Price excludes tax and duties.
The 6th participant from the same company can join for free.
