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Fused silica is used for ultraviolet radiation.
For the visible spectrum some types of glasses are more dispersive - this means that the refractive index is more dependent on the wavelength of a radiation.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoThis is directly taken from a solutions manual for this question. I don't really understand why and plan on asking my professor, but this is what the manual says:
(Unlike gratings)Prisms have non-linear dispersion but the degree of dispersion depends on the refractive index () of the material for each wavelength (ís for glass and quartz in the visible spectrum are different) and the dispersion in the visible part of the spectrum is better for glass.
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Is diamond the worlds hardest glass?
No - diamond and glass are two completely different things. Diamond is a pure form of carbon. Glass is a mixture of different chemicals including (but not limited to) sand, silica and lime.
Is glass man made or natural?
Glass is comprised of silica, which makes up approximately 15% of our planet. Glass occurs naturally wherever silica is heated to very high temperatures, such as a creator. Glass can be produced naturally, but the glass used today is manufactured the same way mother nature would. Heating silica until it melts, and allowing it to cool. The only difference is, people give it shapes that are not naturally found. Glass can be found naturally found in Obsidian. Found near lava different materials melt and form Obsidian
Why an air bubble in water will act like convex lens?
This is because air bubbles can appear in just about any fused glass project.
How long does glass last in the environment?
It's basically sand, molten and fused together, so will last the same length of time that sand does ... essentially forever.
Which is a better conductor glass or plastic?
Glass is a better insulator than plastic. Plastic is used on wire for insulation purposes because of its flexibility, where as glass is not. Glass is used as insulators for holding wires to cross arms on power poles as plastic would not stand up to the weather year after year.
How can you melt fused silica?
Fused silica has 2 meanings: previously fused silica and presently fused silica. Previously fused silica is fused by heating it to its melting point. This can be done in crucible in a furnace. Presently fused silica is already hot and fused. Note: melted silica is probably a conductor, at least melted glass is a conductor.
What is a composition of fluxes and silica fused to make glass?
Frit
What is a composition of fluxes and silica fused at high temperatures to make glass called?
frit
How is silica a non renewable resource?
No.
What is glass and how it is made?
Glass is silica dioxide. It is made by melting silica sand.
Does glass contain silica?
Yes. Silica is the primary component of most types of glass.
Is silica is used for making glass?
Yes. Most glass begins as silica sand.
What rock is glass made of?
silica or silica sand
Glass is mostly made of silica which is found in sand if lead is added to silica to make a crystal vase silica it is called what?
Leaded glass.
What is Jane Ellis fused glass?
Jane Ellis Fused Glass is a business set up by Jane Ellis and is based in The Red House Glass Cone. She produces artisan fused glass, houseware gifts and jewellery.
How can a person make their own fused glass?
There are some shops that will customize a fused glass piece for you. There are also some places that will host a fused glass party where one can create their own piece.
What is a glass in chemistry?
silica
