Author: Rebecca Straw

Although glasses are often valued for their chemical inertness, this property also presents challenges when attempting to form strong chemical bonds with other materials. We explore several solutions in this article.

Glass and ceramics have similar material properties, including high strength and hardness. However, at the microscopic level, there are many structural differences, which ultimately influence their suitability for particular applications.

Glass goes through different transitions during melting. Creating stress-free glass requires careful maneuvering through the glass transition, softening point, and crystallization temperatures.