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Glass is created when sand is heated to high temperatures
glass is basically an amorphous solid ( Not Supercooled Liquid) formed by melt quenching technique. It may contain sand (silica) but can also be formed using different glass forming oxide/sulfide.
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Are rubber and glass when heated examples of crystalline solids?
Glass as a solid is acturally a 'super-cooled liquid'. If left for many years the glass will appear to go cloudy, light does not trasnmit . This is the glass forming a crystalline solid. Glass is classified as a super-cooled liquid becasue it is a liquid below its melting point, but has not formed crystals, to become solid. NB Under certain weather conditions, water can become super-cooled. That is it is below its freezing point but still remains a liquid.
How is a sinkhole classified?
its classified by feet
How mineralogist identify and classify materials?
there are a few basic tests to identify a material. hardness, color, lustor, crystal form, cleavage, and streak. I believe this is all of them, but it has been several years. They are classified by the same tests that identify them. For example, diamond is classified as a 10 hardness material (the only 10 hardness material) Glass is 7 hardness.
Elements are classified in the?
elements are classified in the ?
What is boron classified as?
Boron is classified as a "Metalloid"
What are measuring glass wares how they are classified?
it is a glass
Glass is classified as?
an insulator
Electrons do not flow through the molecular structure of glass for this reason glass is classified as?
an insulator
Why are brick and glass not classified as minerals?
They are not naturally occurring
Electrons do not flow through glassglass is classified as?
Glass is an insulator.
Why are brick steel and glass not classified as minerals?
They are not naturally occurring
What is fine crystal?
Fine crystal is considered high quality glass. In order for the product to be classified as crystal rather than glass, at least 10% lead oxide has to be present.
Why does brick steel and glass all come from substance found in earths crust but they are not classified as minerals?
brick comes from a farm steel comes from a human body glass comes from the sea
Is glass classified living dead or nonliving?
if u mean a "glass jar" then yes it is non living........ for it was made out of sand - a nonliving substance. in u meant a "glass of jar" i have no idea.
Is Ebony armor better than Glass armor?
Ebony is classified as Heavy Armor, while glass is considered Light. Ebony offers better protection while tiring you out faster, while glass lets you fight longer while offering less protection.
Is The Glass Castle a novel?
Yes, The Glass Castle is a memoir written by Jeannette Walls, detailing her unconventional and challenging childhood with her dysfunctional family. It is a non-fiction account of her life experiences.
What is the obsidian rock type?
Obsidian is an extrusive felsic igneous rock.
