Standard Specification for Type 58 Borosilicate Sealing Glass

ABSTRACT
This specification covers type 58 borosilicate sealing glass for use in electronic applications. The glass material shall conform to the chemical composition requirements prescribed. The material shall conform to the physical and electrical properties prescribed. The glass shall have a finish that ensures smooth, even surfaces and freedom from cracks, checks, bubbles, and other flaws of a character detrimental to the strength or life of the component or device for which its use is intended. The softening point and annealing point shall be tested to meet the requirements prescribed. The thermal expansion coefficient of the glass material shall be determined using the required procedure. The contracting coefficient of the glass material shall be tested to meet the requirements prescribed. The thermal contraction match between the glass and a sealing alloy may be determined by preparing and testing an assembly to meet the requirements prescribed.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers Type 58 borosilicate sealing glass for use in electronic applications.  
Note 1: This specification is primarily intended to consider glass as most generally used, that is, glass in its transparent form as normally encountered in fabricating electronic devices. X1.3 refers to a sealing alloy that is compatible with this glass. Type 58 glass in other forms such as powdered, crushed, sintered, fibrous, etc., are excluded. The requirements of this specification, as applied to these forms, must be established in the raw glass prior to its conversion.  
1.2 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
31-Oct-2019
Technical Committee
C14 - Glass and Glass Products

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01-Nov-2019
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Overview

ASTM F105-72(2019) - Standard Specification for Type 58 Borosilicate Sealing Glass establishes the requirements for transparent Type 58 borosilicate glass used primarily in electronic applications. Developed by ASTM International, this specification ensures that borosilicate sealing glass used in fabricating electronic devices meets stringent chemical, physical, and electrical criteria to guarantee consistent performance, reliability, and compatibility with designated sealing alloys. The standard also addresses quality, finish, and inspection of the glass materials provided to industry.

Key Topics

  • Chemical Composition: Specifies the required weight percentages of major oxides such as silica, alumina, boron oxide, soda, potash, and barium oxide, ensuring the glass’s suitability for electronic sealing.
  • Physical and Electrical Properties: Details critical attributes including softening and annealing points, thermal expansion and contraction coefficients, and electrical resistivity and dielectric properties.
  • Surface Quality: Mandates a smooth, even surface, free from detrimental flaws such as cracks, checks, or bubbles, protecting the strength and longevity of components.
  • Testing and Compliance: Requires standardized test methods for verifying the physical and electrical characteristics, including ASTM C338 for softening point, C336 or C598 for annealing point, and E228 for thermal expansion.
  • Packaging and Marking: Sets forth guidelines for packaging, marking, and certification, tailored to order requirements.
  • Compatibility: Details the importance of thermal contraction match with sealing alloys, notably those described in ASTM F15, to guarantee hermetic seals in electronic assemblies.

Applications

Type 58 borosilicate sealing glass is valued in electronic applications that demand reliable, durable, and stable glass-to-metal seals. Key practical uses include:

  • Electronic Devices: Serving as a hermetic sealing material for electronic components, preventing moisture and contaminants from degrading sensitive internal parts.
  • Glass-to-Metal Seals: Essential in assembling vacuum tubes, relays, sensors, and connectors where a precise match in thermal expansion is critical to avoid seal failure during temperature changes.
  • Sealing Electronic Enclosures: Used in items requiring transparent, insulating barriers within electrical systems to ensure safety, insulation, and environmental protection.

The properties defined in ASTM F105-72(2019) make Type 58 borosilicate glass particularly suitable for applications where thermal stability, electrical insulation, and long-term durability are essential.

Related Standards

For manufacturers and engineers working with borosilicate sealing glass, knowledge of the following ASTM standards is beneficial:

  • ASTM F15: Specification for Iron-Nickel-Cobalt Sealing Alloy, commonly used in conjunction with Type 58 borosilicate glass for glass-to-metal seals.
  • ASTM C336 and C598: Test methods for determining annealing and strain points of glass.
  • ASTM C338: Test method for the softening point of glass, ensuring consistency during processing.
  • ASTM E228: Test method for measuring the coefficient of linear thermal expansion of glass materials.
  • ASTM D150 and D257: Test methods for evaluating dielectric properties and DC resistance of solid electrical insulation.
  • ASTM F14, F140, and F144: Practices for making and testing various reference glass-metal seals, supporting verification of thermal expansion compatibility.

Practical Value

Adhering to ASTM F105-72(2019) assures that Type 58 borosilicate sealing glass will provide predictable performance in electronic manufacturing, streamline quality assurance, and minimize the risk of seal-related failures. This standard supports manufacturers, designers, and quality professionals by offering a robust foundation for procurement specifications, testing, and end-use verification of borosilicate glass in electronics.

Keywords: Type 58 borosilicate glass, ASTM F105-72(2019), sealing glass for electronics, glass-to-metal seals, electronic component sealing, thermal expansion, sealing alloy compatibility, dielectric properties, ASTM standards.

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ASTM F105-72(2019) is a technical specification published by ASTM International. Its full title is "Standard Specification for Type 58 Borosilicate Sealing Glass". This standard covers: ABSTRACT This specification covers type 58 borosilicate sealing glass for use in electronic applications. The glass material shall conform to the chemical composition requirements prescribed. The material shall conform to the physical and electrical properties prescribed. The glass shall have a finish that ensures smooth, even surfaces and freedom from cracks, checks, bubbles, and other flaws of a character detrimental to the strength or life of the component or device for which its use is intended. The softening point and annealing point shall be tested to meet the requirements prescribed. The thermal expansion coefficient of the glass material shall be determined using the required procedure. The contracting coefficient of the glass material shall be tested to meet the requirements prescribed. The thermal contraction match between the glass and a sealing alloy may be determined by preparing and testing an assembly to meet the requirements prescribed. SCOPE 1.1 This specification covers Type 58 borosilicate sealing glass for use in electronic applications. Note 1: This specification is primarily intended to consider glass as most generally used, that is, glass in its transparent form as normally encountered in fabricating electronic devices. X1.3 refers to a sealing alloy that is compatible with this glass. Type 58 glass in other forms such as powdered, crushed, sintered, fibrous, etc., are excluded. The requirements of this specification, as applied to these forms, must be established in the raw glass prior to its conversion. 1.2 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ABSTRACT This specification covers type 58 borosilicate sealing glass for use in electronic applications. The glass material shall conform to the chemical composition requirements prescribed. The material shall conform to the physical and electrical properties prescribed. The glass shall have a finish that ensures smooth, even surfaces and freedom from cracks, checks, bubbles, and other flaws of a character detrimental to the strength or life of the component or device for which its use is intended. The softening point and annealing point shall be tested to meet the requirements prescribed. The thermal expansion coefficient of the glass material shall be determined using the required procedure. The contracting coefficient of the glass material shall be tested to meet the requirements prescribed. The thermal contraction match between the glass and a sealing alloy may be determined by preparing and testing an assembly to meet the requirements prescribed. SCOPE 1.1 This specification covers Type 58 borosilicate sealing glass for use in electronic applications. Note 1: This specification is primarily intended to consider glass as most generally used, that is, glass in its transparent form as normally encountered in fabricating electronic devices. X1.3 refers to a sealing alloy that is compatible with this glass. Type 58 glass in other forms such as powdered, crushed, sintered, fibrous, etc., are excluded. The requirements of this specification, as applied to these forms, must be established in the raw glass prior to its conversion. 1.2 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM F105-72(2019) is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 21.140 - Seals, glands. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

ASTM F105-72(2019) has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ASTM F105-72(2015), ASTM C336-71(2020), ASTM F14-80(2019), ASTM C598-93(2019), ASTM C338-93(2019), ASTM E228-11(2016), ASTM F144-80(2015), ASTM F14-80(2015), ASTM C336-71(2015), ASTM C338-93(2013), ASTM C598-93(2013), ASTM F15-04(2013), ASTM F144-80(2010), ASTM F14-80(2010), ASTM C336-71(2010). Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation:F105 −72 (Reapproved 2019)
Standard Specification for
Type 58 Borosilicate Sealing Glass
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF105;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope F15 Specification for Iron-Nickel-Cobalt Sealing Alloy
F140 Practice for Making Reference Glass-Metal Butt Seals
1.1 This specification covers Type 58 borosilicate sealing
and Testing for Expansion Characteristics by Polarimetric
glass for use in electronic applications.
Methods
NOTE 1—This specification is primarily intended to consider glass as
F144 Practice for Making Reference Glass-Metal Sandwich
most generally used, that is, glass in its transparent form as normally
Seal and Testing for Expansion Characteristics by Polari-
encountered in fabricating electronic devices. X1.3 refers to a sealing
metric Methods
alloy that is compatible with this glass. Type 58 glass in other forms such
as powdered, crushed, sintered, fibrous, etc., are excluded. The require-
3. Ordering Information
ments of this specification, as applied to these forms, must be established
in the raw glass prior to its conversion.
3.1 Orders for material under this specification shall include
1.2 This international standard was developed in accor-
the following information:
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
3.1.1 Form,
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the 3.1.2 Type of glass,
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
3.1.3 Dimensions,
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical 3.1.4 Marking and packaging, and
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
3.1.5 Certification (if required).
4. Chemical Composition
2. Referenced Documents
4.1 The typical chemical composition of this glass is as
2.1 ASTM Standards:
follows (Note 2):
C336 Test Method for Annealing Point and Strain Point of
Weight %
Glass by Fiber Elongation
C338 Test Method for Softening Point of Glass
Major Constituents:
C598 Test Method for Annealing Point and Strain Point of
Silica (SiO ) 65.0
Alumina (Al O)7.5
Glass by Beam Bending
2 3
Boron oxide (B O ) 18.0
2 3
D150 Test Methods forAC Loss Characteristics and Permit-
Soda (Na O) 2.0
tivity (Dielectric Constant) of Solid Electrical Insulation
Potash (K O) 3.0
Barium oxide (BaO) 3.0
D257 Test Methods for DC Resistance or Conductance of
Minor Constituents:
Insulating Materials
Lithium oxide (Li O) 0.6
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
Fluorine (F) 0.6, max
Reducible oxides (Note 3) 0.05, max
Determine Conformance with Specifications
E228 Test Method for Linear Thermal Expansion of Solid
NOTE 2—Major constituents may be adjusted to give the desired
Materials With a Push-Rod Dilatometer electricalandphysicalpropertiestotheglass.However,nochangeshallbe
made that alters any of these properties without due notification of, and
F14 Practice for Making and Testing Reference Glass-Metal
approval by, the user.
Bead-Seal
NOTE 3—Total of arsenic trioxide (As O ), antimony trioxide (Sb O ),
2 3 2 3
and lead oxide (PbO).
5. Physical Requirements
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C14 on Glass
and Glass Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C14.04 on
5.1 The material shall conform to the physical properties
Physical and Mechanical Properties.
prescribed in Table 1. For electrical properties see Table 2, and
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2019. Published November 2019. Originally
approved in 1968. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as F105 – 72 (2015). its Footnote A.
DOI: 10.1520/F0105-72R19.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or 6. Finish and Workmanship
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
6.1 The glass shall have a finish that ensures smooth, even
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. surfaces and freedom from cracks, checks, bubbles, and other
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F105−72 (2019)
TABLE 1 Physical Requirements
A
Property ASTM Test Method Condition Value
Softening point C338 see 7.1 715±10°C
Annealing point C336 or C598 see 7.2 480±10°C
Thermal expansion coefficient E228 see 7.3 4.65 ± 0.20 ppm/°C
0 to 300 °C
Contraction coefficient E228 see 7.4 5.8 ± 0.20 ppm/°C
(annealing point minus 15 to 30 °C)
A
Test methods and conditions are detailed in the appropriately referenced section of this specification.
A
TABLE 2 Electrical Properties
from1.0to1.5°C/mintoatemperaturebelow200°C.Therate
ASTM Test Condition,
of cooling from the point below 200 to 100 °C shall not exceed
Property Typical Value
Method °C
5°C/min.Therateofcoolingfrom100°Ctoroomtemperature
Volume resistivity (dc) D257 25 log R (Ω·cm)
is optional. During this cooling schedule, determine the ther-
17.0
mal contraction curve and calculate the mean coefficient of
250 log R (Ω·cm)
9.1
linear thermal contraction between a point 1
...

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