Evolution of Structure and Properties in Oxyfluorogallate Glasses upon Incorporation of Al3+ Ions

However, thermal instability, poor moisture resistance, and poor mechanical strength hinder the development and application of oxyfluorogallate glasses. In this research, by progressively replacing Ga2O3 with Al2O3, the optimized glass system exhibits remarkable thermal stability with a glass transition temperature window (ΔT) reaching 205 °C. This significantly improved chemical durability evidenced by normalized elemental leaching rates reduced below 80% of oxyfluorogallate and superior mechanical properties, including a Knoop hardness of 643.4 Kg•N/mm2 and bending strength of 124.5 MPa, which is comparable to the level of quartz glass