What will happen if we use Calcium oxide as IG desiccant?
1. Influence aesthetics
1) After adsorbing water, calcium oxide will change into calcium hydroxide to erode aluminum
spacer.
2) After adsorbing water, calcium oxide will change into calcium hydroxide to erode butyl and
produce rainbow phenomenon, it will make IG opaque.
3) Desiccants pulverize and leak from aluminum spacers to glass surface.
2. Influence IG’s lifespan:
Destroy butyl and make IG tightness fail.
3. Threaten IG’s safety:
If sealant and aluminum spacers are eroded for a long time, it will probably cause big piece of glass fall down.
4. It can not adsorb water actually.