Properties and application of glass

At the end of the course, students should be able to: 1. define glass and glass transition temperature; 2. identify types of glass based on their chemical composition; and 3. explain various performance properties of glass that makes it suitable for specific applications.

Definitions of Glass. Glass Transition temperature. Types of glass based on their chemical composition. Physical properties of glass. Mechanical properties; strength, elasticity hardness, density and specific gravity. Thermal properties; thermal endurance, thermal conductivity, heat capacity and specific heat capacity. Various applications of glass in electrical and electronic devices, medicine, science laboratory, packaging, building and construction. Optional properties; detractive and absorptive properties. Electrical properties, electrical conductivity of glass, dielectric properties, viscosity, surface tension. Chemical properties; the chemical durability of glass diversification.