Transient subsurface hardening of soda–lime–silica glass by superheated steam

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Soda-lime-silica glass hardness increased significantly with superheated steam exposure, enhancing structural integrity.
Hardness variation examined in relation to depth and water molecule behavior within the silicate network frameworks.
Surface sensitive spectroscopic techniques were utilized to analyze subsurface modifications at atomic scale.
Research suggests transient hardening may result from the loss of interstitial water molecules, impacting performance in practical applications.

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Investigation reveals superheated steam treatment increases hardness in soda-lime-silica glass, indicating its impact on structural chemistry.

Roy et al. (2023) studied this question.

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Investigation reveals superheated steam treatment increases hardness in soda-lime-silica glass, indicating its impact on structural chemistry.