Silicate Glasses and Melts

With pure SiO 2 as a starting point, the solutions of successive dealt with in dozen chapters. The effects of network-modifying cations on structure and properties are first exemplified by alkali and alkaline earth elements. The specific influence of aluminum, iron, titanium, and phosphorus are then reviewed. With water, volatiles in the COHS system, noble gases, and halogens, the effects of volatile components are also described. The last chapter may be applied to chemically complex systems. In each chapter, physical and chemical properties are described first and follow a review of glass and melt structure. When possible, pressure effects are also considered.

* From SiO 2 to complex silicate of formulas, the physical and chemical properties of melts and glasses of geological and industrial interest
* Structural characterization of melts and glasses, from ambient to high pressure and temperature
* From basic concepts to an advanced level, and a consistent description of the structure-property-composition in glasses and melts

1. The Discovery of Silicate Melts. An Industrial and Geological Perspective.
2. Glass Versus Melt.
3. Glasses and Melts Vs. Crystals.
4. Melt and Glass Structure - Basic Concepts.
5. Silica - A Deceitful Simplicity.
6. Binary Metal Oxide-Silica Systems I. Physical Properties.
7. Binary Metal Oxide-Silica Systems II. Structure.
8. Aluminosilicate Systems I. Physical Properties.
9. Aluminosilicate Systems II. Structure.
10. Iron-bearing Melts I. Physical Properties.
11. Iron-bearing Melts II. Structure.
12. The Titanium Anomalies.
13. Phosphorus.
14. Water - An Elusive Component.
15. Volatiles I. The COHS System.
16. Volatiles II. Noble Gases and Halogens.
17. Natural Melts.
References.
Subject Index.