As present, it is possible to alter the chemical, electrical, mechanical and optical properties of glass by suitably changing the basic composition of the glass. As a matter of fact, the glass has emerged as a versatile engineering material which can be tailor-made to meet with the requirements of different industries and in construction in the most effective and economic [...]
The procedure adopted in the manufacture of glass may broadly be divided into the following five stages: (1) Collection of Raw Materials (2) Preparation of Batch (3) Melting in Furnace (4) Fabrication (5) Annealing. Glass Manufacturing Process # 1. Collection of Raw Materials: Depending upon the type of glass to be manufactured, suitable raw materials are collected. Table 14-1 shows [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Recent Developments in Glass Industry 2. Classification or types of Glass 3. Composition 4. Properties 5. Types 6. Treatment. Recent Developments in Glass Industry: The glass has been used as an engineering material since ancient times. But because of the rapid progress made in the glass industry in recent times, the glass [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Glass 2. Structure of Glass 3. Constituents and Functions 4. Properties 5. Furnaces 6. Fabrication 7. Classification 8. Special Types 9. Uses of Glass. Contents: Meaning of Glass Structure of Glass Constituents of Glass and their Functions Properties of Glass Glass Furnaces Fabrication of Glass Classification of Glass Special Types [...]