Glass- The Known and the Unknown
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Glass: The Known and the Unknown
Summary
Glass is an intriguing material, known as an amorphous solid, made from sand, silica, and soda. Often described as a "super-cooled liquid," glass can be transparent or form various shapes and colors.Article
Glass, a captivating amorphous solid, is primarily composed of sand, silica, and soda. Often called a "super-cooled liquid," it can be shaped into transparent and colorful forms.In glass manufacturing, metals and metal oxides modify its color. For instance, a small amount of selenium can decolorize glass, while larger amounts create a reddish hue. Cobalt produces a striking blue, titanium results in yellowish-brown, and nickel can yield blue, violet, or black tones depending on its concentration. With uranium (0.1 to 2%), glass takes on a fluorescent yellow or green, while cobalt in low concentrations (0.025 to 0.1%) maintains its classic blue.
The most common type of glass is silica-based, used in windows, containers, and decorative pieces. Basic components like silica, ash, and lime lead to diverse varieties, including float glass, annealed glass, plate glass, tempered glass, laminated glass, and self-cleaning glass.
Historically, early man valued natural glasses like obsidian, formed from volcanic magma. Obsidian was used as pottery glaze until glass blowing emerged in the first century.
From high art to everyday use, glass products offer versatility. Household objects such as drinking glasses, bowls, and bottles are often glass, as are light bulbs, mirrors, television picture tubes, and windows. Laboratory equipment frequently uses glass due to its durability.
Glass objects enhance aesthetics, adding luxury to any home or office. Affordable yet functional, they serve various roles: decorative mirrors exude majesty; strong and unreactive, glass fits well in kitchens, gyms, bathrooms, bedrooms, bars, and doors. A beautifully crafted glass object embodies the essence of love and beauty.
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