Difference between revisions of "Flint glass"
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| − | | 3.05 | + | | 3.05 g/ml |
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Revision as of 14:01, 21 August 2022
Description
An optical quality glass with a high refractive index and low dispersion. Flint glass is a Potash-lead glass used for optical lenses and crystal glassware.
See also crystal.
Synonyms and Related Terms
cristal de chumbo com potássio (Port.)
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Melting Point | 630 C (softens) |
|---|---|
| Density | 3.05 g/ml |
| Refractive Index | 1.560 |
Resources and Citations
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 383
- Walter C. McCrone, John Gustave Delly, The Particle Atlas, W. McCrone Associates, Chicago, IV, 1972
- Susan E. Schur, Conservation Terminology: A review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials, Technology and Conservation, Spring (p.34-39); Summer (p.35-38); Fall (p.25-36), 1985
- Dictionary of Building Preservation, Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996