After accomplishing the objectives of this course, the students will be able to:
- Describe the fundamentals of the atomic structure of glass.
- Describe the differences between glassy and crystalline materials
- Describe the steps in conventional glass manufacturing
- Describe the raw materials used and their function in the production of glasses
- Apply fundamental concepts related to binary and ternary phase diagrams for the production of glasses
- Formulate glass batches and solve engineering/mathematical problems
- Select and explain different methods for forming of glass articles
- Explain the properties (e.g. physical, thermal, mechanical) of glasses and relate the property to the atomic structure
- Select and recommend a glass for specific technical/engineering applications
- Identify and explain the limitations of glasses for industrial use/applications