This hour-long session provides the perfect introduction to glass as a material and covers a short history of glass, its structure, and different compositions as well as the production process. Ideal for those new to the glass industry or just interested in how the glass in the world around us is made.
What you will learn about:
History of glass
Basic glass chemistry
Glass compositions
Glass forming
Annealing
Meet the glass experts:
Martyn Marshall
Melting and R&D Lead
Martyn has over 30 years’ experience in the design, development and production of silicate and non-silicate glasses for both commercial and scientific use, working globally with glassmakers. Read More
Areas of expertise:
Glass composition development Glass product development Research and development for materials science applications
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