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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.
What You Will Find
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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
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