Table 2 Transparency and hardness of plain ER and B-doped ER prepared with varying boric acid concentrations.
Boric acid (%) | 0 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Transparency (%) | 99.6 | 98.4 | 98.0 | 98.2 | 96.1 |
Hardness (HV.) | 12.4 | 16.7 | 30.5 | 35.5 | 41.4 |
Boric acid (%) | 0 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Transparency (%) | 99.6 | 98.4 | 98.0 | 98.2 | 96.1 |
Hardness (HV.) | 12.4 | 16.7 | 30.5 | 35.5 | 41.4 |