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Microstructures etched in glass

Microstructures etched in glass

Microstructures etched in glass

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I am interested in etching microposts in glass with an aspect ratio of ~1-2.  

Can anyone tell me if these structures will be resistant to fracture or if they can be easily broken off the surface when scratched with a fingernail?

RE: Microstructures etched in glass

is the ratio height to diameter or diameter to height?

if the etching is purely chemical, the finish will be smooth/polished and posts will be as strong as the parent material,  failures will occur at "sharp" corners  which should be non-existent for your etching.
 

RE: Microstructures etched in glass

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The aspect ratio is height to width and we would dry etch the glass to get sharp corners since these are needed for our application.   

RE: Microstructures etched in glass

You might check with these people for assistance:

http://www.translume.com/


 

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