The first book completely devoted to the subject, this volume describes the analysis of the composition and structure of glass and glass ceramics. Although conc

Glass ceramics are a special group of materials in which a base glass can be crystallized under carefully controlled conditions, which in turn determine the pro

This is a concise, up-to-date book that covers a wide range of important ceramic materials used in modern technology. Chapters provide essential information on

Glass-ceramic materials share many properties with both glass and more traditional crystalline ceramics. This new edition examines the various types of glass-ce

This book provides a concise and inexpensive introduction for an undergraduate course in glass science and technology. The level of the book has deliberately be