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glass is composed primarily of silicon dioxide together with some sodium oxide and calcium oxide and small quantities of other chemicals.
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composition of glass
glass is composed primarily of silicon dioxide together with some sodium oxide and calcium oxide and small quantities of other chemicals.
how is glass produced?
glass is produced from sand, limestone and sodium carbonate, and requires large quantities of energy for its manufacture, scrap glass is added to new raw materials to make the process more economical.
characteristics of glass
brittleness, transparency, hardness, unreactivity and aesthetically pleasing
altering glass
the desired characteristics of glass can be accurately determined by altering its composition
differences
toughened and laminated glass
glass is increasingly used as a structural material
resistance to tensile and compressive forces, thermal conductivity and transparency. aesthetic properties and psychological benefits: allowing natural light into building and can visually link spaces, creating more interesting interiors.
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