Introduction to Glass Science and Technology

2. Auflage 2005
ISBN: 978-0-85404-639-3
Verlag: RSC Publishing

Buch, Englisch, 307 Seiten, Format (B × H): 158 mm x 233 mm, Gewicht: 467 g

This book provides a concise and inexpensive introduction for an undergraduate course in glass science and technology. The level of the book has deliberately been maintained at the introductory level to avoid confusion of the student by inclusion of more advanced material, and is unique in that its text is limited to the amount suitable for a one term course for students in materials science, ceramics or inorganic chemistry. The contents cover the fundamental topics of importance in glass science and technology, including glass formation, crystallization, phase separation and structure of glasses. Additional chapters discuss the most important properties of glasses, including discussion of physical, optical, electrical, chemical and mechanical properties. A final chapter provides an introduction to a number of methods used to form technical glasses, including glass sheet, bottles, insulation fibre, optical fibres and other common commercial products. In addition, the book contains discussion of the effects of phase separation and crystallization on the properties of glasses, which is neglected in other texts. Although intended primarily as a textbook, Introduction to Glass Science and Technology will also be invaluable to the engineer or scientist who desires more knowledge regarding the formation, properties and production of glass.

Zielgruppe

Undergraduates in materials science, ceramics or inorganic chemistry, engineer or scientist seeking basic knowledge of the formation, properties and production of glass Chemistry/Food Science, general, Inorganic Chemistry, Materials Science, Ceramics, Glass, Composites, Natural Methods, Engineering, general

Autoren/Hrsg.

Shelby, James E

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Chemie Anorganische Chemie
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde Materialwissenschaft: Keramik, Glas, Sonstige Werkstoffe
• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Keramik- und Glastechnologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction; Principles of Glass Formation; Glass Melting; Immiscibility/Phase Separation; Structure of Glasses; Viscosity of Glassforming Melts; Density and Thermal Expansion; Transport Properties; Mechanical Properties; Optical Properties; Glass Technology; Bibliography; Subject Index.

Über Autor(innen)

J E Shelby, Alfred University, NY, USA