Some Practical Notes on the Manufacture of Colourless Glass in a Tank Furnace

JSGT 1922 V06 T205-T220

The use of colourless glass for food containers has become more widespread in this country during recent years. The natural tint of the contents shows to advantage in colourless glass; and since, also, people generally like to see what they are buying (especially with food), preference is frequently given to the article put up in colourless glass on account of its more attractive appearance. For this reason, such glass is gradually replacing pale green.

F. W. Adams