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i need to know about Glass Structure, Propertie for a coursework. and also some information on other type of glass...E.g. tempered, bullet proof..ETC
thank you for helping
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In summary, glass is primarily made of silicon dioxide and other minerals, formed by heating raw materials to high temperatures, and has unique properties such as transparency and resistance to corrosion. Its non-crystalline structure gives it these properties, and they can be altered by changing the composition or manufacturing process.
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Here is the obvious way out : WIKIPEDIA 
Check the links beneath the site.
Please be a bit more specific on what you are looking for. What level are you on ? What applications are you looking for ?
marlon
Check the links beneath the site.
Please be a bit more specific on what you are looking for. What level are you on ? What applications are you looking for ?
marlon
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If this is coursework, there's another forum to post it in...and there arre rules for posting there.
1. What is glass made of?
Glass is primarily made of silicon dioxide (SiO2), along with small amounts of other minerals and additives depending on the type of glass. For example, soda-lime glass, which is the most common type of glass used for windows and bottles, also contains sodium carbonate and calcium carbonate.
2. How is glass formed?
Glass is formed by heating a mixture of raw materials, such as sand, limestone, and soda ash, to very high temperatures (over 1700°C). This process, called melting, causes the materials to fuse together into a molten liquid. The liquid is then cooled rapidly to form a solid, non-crystalline structure, which is known as glass.
3. What are the properties of glass?
Glass has several unique properties, including transparency, hardness, brittleness, and resistance to chemical corrosion. It is also a good insulator and can withstand high temperatures. However, glass is not very strong and can shatter easily under stress or impact.
4. How does the structure of glass affect its properties?
The non-crystalline structure of glass is what gives it its unique properties. Unlike crystalline materials, which have a regular and repeating atomic arrangement, glass has a disordered atomic structure. This means that glass has no long-range order, making it transparent and giving it its unique properties such as low electrical conductivity and high thermal resistance.
5. Can the properties of glass be changed?
Yes, the properties of glass can be altered by changing its chemical composition or by adding other materials. For example, adding metal oxides can change the color of glass, while adding certain metals can increase its strength. Additionally, the manufacturing process and cooling rate can also affect the final properties of glass.
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