Abstract
We have innovatively introduced the pulsated orifice ejection method into the preparation of glass fibers, successfully preparing high-purity Ge28Sb12Se60 glass fibers. These fibers have a smooth surface, uniform elemental distribution, and excellent bending properties, with a minimal bending radius of 2 mm. In the infrared spectrum from 2.5 to 13.5 µm, the fibers achieve 65% transmission. Additionally, the fibers possess a density of 4.586 g/cm3, a diameter of 35 µm, a glass transition temperature (Tg) of 369°C, and an onset crystallization temperature (Tx) of 557°C. We have also measured the surface tension of the glass fibers, finding values from 0.288 N/m to 0.124 N/m as temperatures rose from 450°C to 500°C. The POEM holds the potential to achieve fiber cores of lengths up to hundreds of meters in theory. Our work provides a distinctive perspective for the preparation of glass fibers.
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