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New definition of glass describes non-equilibrium state of matter ending in crystallization
Publicado em 20 outubro 2017
Glass is a material that seems to have a split personality. Is it a solid? Is it a liquid? Could it be both?
A simple Google search brings up dozens of articles on the topic. And if you peruse the results, you encounter a variety of opinions on the subject.
Unlike liquids, atoms in most solid materials are arranged in an orderly crystalline structure. Atoms in liquids can’t seem to sit still—they’re constantly moving, like young children after a large dose of sugar. Glass’s atoms are [...]
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São Carlos Center of Research, Technology and Education in Vitreous Materials (CeRTEV): The first four years
Publicado em 25 setembro 2017The São Carlos Center of Research, Technology and Education in Vitreous Materials (CeRTEV) conducts state-of-the art research, develops technology, and supports education and outreach efforts focused on glass and glass-ceramics. This 11-year, approximately $22 million effort has funding of about $2 million per year through 2018, after which the São Paulo State Research Foundation (FAPESP) will evaluate the program before authorizing funding for the following six years. In a Ceramic Tech [...]ver notícia