Overview

This is a review of recent developments in glass technology, where advances in fabrication technology and the discovery of new glass-forming compositions have considerably expanded the applications of glasses. The contributions have been written at a level appropriate for new graduates. The first part of the book concentrates on new fabrication technologies, particular areas of interest being rapid solidification, sol-gel and glass ceramics. A chapter on coatings then discusses the ability to control the properties of glass by designing an appropriate surface, which is of increasing interest in architectural glass, optical glasses and lightweight glass bottles. The focus of the second part is on new compositions or improvements to existing glasses, which have been developed for new applications. There is discussion of fabrication technology, how particular compositions have been optimized to match property requirements of intended applications, progress in achieving the intended purpose, and current key areas in research and development. The book is intended for scientists and engineers studying and using advanced glass and ceramic materials, and as a work of reference for advanced students.

Full Product Details

Author:   M. Cable ,  J.M. Parker
Publisher:   Kluwer Academic Publishers Group
Imprint:   Kluwer Academic Publishers
Edition:   1992 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   1.510kg
ISBN:  

9780216931558

ISBN 10:   021693155
Pages:   491
Publication Date:   31 December 1991
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Part 1 High-performance glasses, M. Cable: characteristic properties of glasses; natural glasses; the evolution of man-made glasses; the development of glass technology; the relation between glass composition and properties; glass melting; modern applications of glasses. Part 2 Glass formation from gels, I. Strawbridge and P.F. James: reaction chemistry of the sol-gel process; applications; conclusions. Part 3 Oxynitride glasses, D.P. Thompson: representation; nitrogen incorporation; characterization; structure; properties; carbon-containing glasses; nitrogen glass ceramics; applications. Part 4 Coatings on glass, B.J. Kirkbride and G. Williams: deposition methods; strength improvement and abrasion resistance; coatings for optical systems; architectural coatings; automotive coatings; transparent conducting coatings; thin-film devices. Part 5 Glasses for flat-panel displays, W.H. Dumbaugh et al: the role of sodium; sheet-forming processes; glass compositions; rationale for flat-panel display substrate requirements; advanced technologies for flat-panel displays. Part 6 Glass ceramics, P.F. James and R.W. Jones: the formation of glass ceramics; applications of glass ceramics. Part 7 Electrical glasses - ionically conducting systems, M.D. Ingram: conductivity-composition trends; theoretical models for ionic conduction; glassy electrolytes in advanced batteries; anionic conductivity; the mixed mobile-ion effect; dielectric properties; the glass electrode. Part 8 The bioactivity of glasses, K.H. Karlsson: bone formation; silicon in tissues; bioactive glasses; bioactive glass ceramics; materials for prostheses; glossary. Part 9 Slow-release glasses, P. Knott: slow-release phosphate-glass system. Part 10 Controlling the durability of nuclear-waste glass, M.J. Plodinec: objective of waste vitrification; parameters affecting glass durability; vitrification processes; glass formulation; control of glass composition for durability; glass performance in the repository; the future. Part 11 Non-linear glasses, B.J. Ainslie: origin of non-linearity; highly non-linear glasses; semiconductor-doped glasses; waveguides and device structures; future prospects. Part 12 Advanced optical components, L. Ross: fundamentals of gradient-index glasses; methods of producing refractive-index gradients in glasses; optical elements based on GRIN structures. Part 13 Infra-red-transmitting optical fibres, J.M. Parker and A.B. Seddon: oxide-based systems; chalcogenide and chalcohalide glasses; halide glasses; hollow-core fibres; applications. Part 14 Photo-induced changes in chalcogenide glasses and their applications, P.J.S. Ewen and A.E. Owen: the classification of photo-induced effects in chalcogenide glasses; reversible photo-induced effects; applications of light-induced effects in chalcogenide glasses.

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'This is a series of well-written reviews on the more advanced aspects of glasses and their applications which will be useful to those wishing to catch up with the technology' - Aslib Book Guide; '...this book will provide good reading and a valuable reference source for any graduate in glass technology or materials science...' - Glass Technology; '...is of considerably great value for any graduate in glass technology' - Verre Bulletin d'Information

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