Method for strengthening a brittle oxide substrate, silane-based compositions, and a polymerized cross-linked siloxane coated brittle oxide substrate

摘要

A method is described for strengthening or restoring strength to a brittle oxide substrate which includes the steps of coating the brittle oxide substrate with an aqueous solution containing a silane-based composition, and curing the coating to form a transparent layer on the brittle oxide substrate. Also disclosed are novel compositions used to coat brittle oxide substrates, and silane-coated brittle oxide containers.