METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MODIFYING SURFACE LAYER OF GLASS AND GLASS PRODUCT HAVING MODIFIED SURFACE LAYER

摘要

The invention relates to a method of modifying a surface of a glass product. The method comprises conveying particles to the surface of the glass, a material contained in the particles being at least partly dissolved and diffused in the glass. The method comprises a step of heating the surface of the glass. The invention further relates to an apparatus for modifying a surface of a hot glass product. The invention still further relates to glass products wherein the content of an element which provides the glass with a functionality decreases steplessly upon proceeding from the surface of the glass deeper into the glass.