Chapter 10

Glass is unique in that it nnHri,r1pQ an combination of important characteristics for it is and offers the integrity optimal

of the IS to the need of low and reduced leachling of other ions

the chemical composition, e.g., borosilicate like 1J ,.~ n.ru

coaltmg, e.g., of glass is increased

container with

for highly diluted substances the wall can be influenced specially designed prc)Cei,slflg [2]);

for sterilization of containers gamma, eleetron-b,c:arn, or x-ray irradiation the re~;ujtmg brmVlllng can be reduced the

with cerium [3]; additional increased hydrolytical stability can be reached by PICVD [4].