Glass composition design and adjustment

Author: Wang Chengyu
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: The composition of glass plays a crucial role in the properties, functions, production, and applications of glass materials or products. This book explores the relationship between glass composition and structure, starting from the calculation of glass properties based on composition, and elaborates on the principles and methods of designing and adjusting glass composition. It introduces both empirical methods and computer-aided design, as well as the use of databases and expert systems for composition design. In line with the requirements of scientific development, the book discusses the guiding ideology and design principles of resource recycling, energy conservation, and environmental protection in design. Examples are provided to supplement the property calculations. A significant portion of the book is dedicated to explaining the composition of flat glass, bottle and jar glass, tableware glass, instrument glass, eyeglass glass, colored glass, opal glass, pharmaceutical glass, and electronic vacuum and electronic glass. Rather than simply listing compositions, the book introduces the properties of various glass compositions and how to design and adjust them based on specific glass property requirements. Considering the uneven regional development in China and the varying levels of technological expertise in enterprises, the book adopts a comprehensive approach, incorporating both traditional and newly developed compositions from domestic and international sources, while also pointing out future development directions. It is highly practical and allows readers to choose what suits their needs. This book is suitable for technical personnel, managers, and workers engaged in glass production, research, and design in industries such as building materials, chemical engineering, light industry, electronics, and electric lighting. It can also serve as a reference textbook for undergraduate and graduate students majoring in inorganic non-metallic materials, building materials, and chemical engineering.