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THE THESIS
This text investigates the chemical composition, historical development, and industrial manufacturing processes of glass. The author, Roger Pilkington, utilizes a technical yet accessible framework to explain how raw materials like silica are transformed into various forms of glass. The book serves as a foundational examination of the material's physical properties and its evolution from ancient craft to modern industrial necessity.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Historical overview of glassmaking techniques from antiquity to the mid-20th century.
- Chemical explanations of glass formation and the role of additives.
- Descriptions of industrial manufacturing methods including blowing, casting, and rolling.
Scope Limits
- Does not cover advanced 21st-century nanotechnology or specialized fiber-optic developments.
- Focuses primarily on traditional industrial applications rather than artistic studio glass techniques.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Readers frequently note the clarity of the prose, which makes complex chemical processes understandable for a general audience. Experts highlight this as a reliable introductory text for those interested in the history of industrial materials.
Page Count:
64
Publication Date:
1965-01-01
Publisher:
Chatto, B & O
ISBN-10:
0050006207
ISBN-13:
9780050006207
Science
Non-Fiction
Materials Science
Industrial history
Technology