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glass

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Glass is a hard, transparent material commonly used in buildings and other applications. It matters because it allows light to pass through while providing structural support and protection, making it essential for windows, doors, and modern architecture.

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Research

174,104 papers

Google Glass in the Dermatology Clinic: Changing How We See the World.ReviewSkinmed · 2022Pandher K, Prabhu I, Albornoz CA et al.
Biomolecular glass with amino acid and peptide nanoarchitectonics.Science advances · 2023Xing R, Yuan C, Fan W et al.DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.add8105
Glass-matrix biocomposites.Journal of biomedical materials research · 2000Verné E, Brovarone CV, Milanese DDOI: 10.1002/1097-4636(2000)53:4<408::aid-jbm15>3.0.co;2-o
Current status of photoprotection by window glass, automobile glass, window films, and sunglasses.ReviewPhotodermatology, photoimmunology & photomedicine · 2013Almutawa F, Vandal R, Wang SQ et al.DOI: 10.1111/phpp.12022
Wearing glasses.Minnesota medicine · 2009Meyer CR
[Binocular magnifying-glass].Revue de stomatologie · 1955LE HUCHE R
Sun-glasses.Nursing times · 1977Weale RA
Sugar-based microemulsion glass templates.Journal of the American Chemical Society · 2004Gao F, Ho CC, Co CCDOI: 10.1021/ja0467115

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Encyclopedic overview

33 sections

Contents

Microscopic structure
Formation from a supercooled liquid
Occurrence in nature
History
Physical properties
Optical
Other
Reputed flow
Types
Silicate glasses
Soda–lime glass
Borosilicate glass
Lead glass
Aluminosilicate glass
Other oxide additives
Glass-ceramics
Fibreglass
Non-silicate glasses
Amorphous metals
Polymers
Molecular liquids and molten salts
Production
Colour
Uses
Architecture and windows
Tableware
Packaging
Laboratories
Optics
Modern glass art
See also
References
External links

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Glass is an amorphous (non-crystalline) solid. Because it is often transparent and chemically inert, glass has found widespread practical, technological, and decorative use in window panes, tableware, and optics. Some common objects made of glass are named after the material, e.g., a "glass" for drinking, "glasses" for vision correction, and a "magnifying glass".

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