How does the properties of glass affect its properties?

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The discussion focuses on how the amorphous structure of glass contributes to its properties, particularly its brittleness. Key properties of glass include its transparency, hardness, and brittleness, with inquiries about measurable attributes like Young's modulus. Transparency is attributed to the way glass interacts with visible light, allowing it to pass through while reflecting minimal amounts. Additionally, the absorption and reflection of UV light by glass are noted as significant factors. Understanding these properties is essential for material coursework in AS level studies.
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How does the properties of glass affect its properties??

i am an As level student and i need some help on my material cousework.

1)How does the properties of glass affect its properties??
i know that the structure of glass is amorphous, and this make it very brittle...i want to know more affect of glass' structure to its properties.

2)what is the properties of glass-transparent, brittle, hard...etc >>Is there any measure, E.g Young's modules of glass?

3)Why is glass transparent??...is it related to its structure or its chemical ingredient?

thank you for helping!]:smile: :biggrin:
 
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06cheund said:
How does the properties of glass affect its properties??

This is a little circular don't you think?

Claude.
 
3)Why is glass transparent??...is it related to its structure or its chemical ingredient?
Glass is transparent to the visible spectrum, because visible spectrum wavelength light does not reflect too much off of it, it mostly goes through. However, in many glasses UV wavelength light is absorbed and reflected.
 

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