Bach H., Krause D. (Eds.) Analysis of the Composition and Structure of Glass and Glass Ceramics

Springer-Verlag, Berlin, Heidelberg, 1999. – 541 p. – ISBN: 3540586105This book is one of a series reporting on international research and development activities conducted by the Schott Group companies. With the series Schott aims to provide an overview of its activities for scientists, engineers, and managers from all branches of industry worldwide where glass and glass ceramics are of interest. Each volume begins with a chapter providing a general idea of the current problems, results, and trends relating to the subject treated.
This volume lays the foundations for
supervision of production processes, including raw materials, evaporation from the melt, exhaust gases, and environmental concerns;
troubleshooting in case of glass defects in combination with research for the design of faultless (in the ppm range) or at least high-yield processes;
understanding the origin of customer complaints because of unfulfilled expectations concerning material properties or product behaviour.
The book is conceived as a monograph. The individual chapters, however, are written by leading Schott experts on the corresponding subjects. Many figures, tables, and examples are chosen to introduce the reader to thin-film science and technology.Overview
The Chemical Analysis of Glasses, Glass Ceramics, and Related Materials
The Quasi-Static Structure of Oxide Glasses
Dynamics of the Glass Structure
Chemical Resistance and Corrosion, and Ion Release
Analysis and Diagnosis of Local Defects