Arun K. Varshneya, John C. Mauro

Fundamentals of Inorganic Glasses (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

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 chemistry
• Provides a comprehensive discussion of the composition, structure and properties of inorganic glasses
• Features a discussion of the emerging applications of glass, including applications in energy, environment, pharmaceuticals, and more
• Concludes chapters with problem sets and suggested readings to facilitate self-study

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Elsevier Science & Techn.
• Seitenzahl: 753
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. Mai 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780128162262
• Artikelnr.: 61689522

Autorenporträt

Dr. Arun K. Varshneya is Professor Emeritus of Glass Science and Engineering at Alfred University. Prior to joining the faculty at Alfred's New York State College of Ceramics in 1982, he worked as a senior scientist for Ford and General Electric Lighting Business Group. Arun is currently president of Saxon Glass Technologies Inc. which specializes in strengthening glass for various industries. He is the invited author of the "Industrial Glass¿ entry in Encyclopedia Britannica and has more than 160 technical publications covering a broad range of topics in glass. Arun is a Distinguished Life Member of the American Ceramics Society, an Honorary Fellow of the Society of Glass Technology, and a recipient of the President's Award from the International Commission on Glass for lifetime achievements. Varshneya earned a B.Sc. from Agra University in India, a B.Sc. with Honors in glass technology from the University of Sheffield (U.K.), and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in materials science, both from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio

Inhaltsangabe

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