This course provides a general review of techniques for the characterization of glasses and glass-ceramics. Characterization is taken to include atomic and molecular composition and distribution (intrinsic and extrinsic species), morphology, phase (vitreous and crystalline) identity and concentration, thermal history, and properties which are commonly used to establish reproducibility of glass compositions. Techniques considered will include microscopy, x-ray analysis, spectroscopy, qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis, thermal analysis, surface analysis and profiling, and property measurements. Discussions include the principles behind each measurement, the equipment used, and the possible sources of error. Both qualitative and quantitative analysis are included wherever applicable.
Level Restrictions
Exclude: UG-Undergraduate