Glass Bead
The primary purpose of glass beads in blasting is to remove
surface haze. The material has a high refractive index, making
glass beads a good choice for abrasive blasting. In addition, they
are easy to handle, and can be recycled several times. These
beads are highly slippery and are used in many industrial
processes, including machining and grinding. This article will
discuss some of the most common applications for glass bead
blasting.
A glass bead is a solid sphere of glass that has good flowability,
chemical stability, and limited thermal expansion. It can be made
into any shape or size and is manufactured from colorless glass. Modern urban centers are
suffering from the urban heat island phenomenon. The exterior walls of buildings release large
amounts of waste heat, which is detrimental to the environment. This is why researchers are
developing retroreflective (RR) materials for building facades. A common main component in RR
materials is the glass bead. The diameter and refractive index of glass beads vary from one
another.