Fundamentals of Inorganic Glasses, Third Edition, is a comprehensive reference on the field of glass science and engineering that covers numerous, significant advances. This new edition includes the most recent advances in glass physics and chemistry, also discussing groundbreaking applications of glassy materials. It is suitable for upper level glass science courses and professional glass scientists and engineers at industrial and government labs. Fundamental concepts, chapter-ending problem sets, an emphasis on key ideas, and timely notes on suggested readings are all included. The book provides the breadth required of a comprehensive reference, offering coverage of the composition, structure and properties of inorganic glasses. Clearly develops fundamental concepts and the basics of glass science and glass chemistryProvides a comprehensive discussion of the composition, structure and properties of inorganic glassesFeatures a discussion of the emerging applications of glass, including applications in energy, environment, pharmaceuticals, and moreConcludes chapters with problem sets and suggested readings to facilitate self-study INDICE: 1. Introduction 2. Fundamentals of the Glassy State 3. Glass Formation Principles 4. Glass Microstructure: Phase Separation and Liquid Immiscibility 5. Glass Compositions and Structures 6. Composition-Structure-Property Relationship Principles 7. Density and Molar Volume 8. Elastic Properties and Microhardness of Glass 9. The Viscosity of Glass 10. Thermal Expansion of Glass 11. Heat Capacity of Glass 12. Thermal Conductivity and Acoustic Properties of Glass 13. Glass Transition Range Behavior 14. Permeation, Diffusion, and Ionic Conduction in Glass 15. Dielectric Properties 16. Electronic Conduction 17. Chemical Durability 18. Strength and Toughness 19. Optical Properties 20. Glass Surfaces 21. Modeling of Glass 22. Fundamentals of Inorganic Glass Making 23. Emerging Applications of Glass
- ISBN: 978-0-12-816225-5
- Editorial: Elsevier
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 750
- Fecha Publicación: 21/05/2019
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés