Abstract
The control of crystal nucleation and growth processes in glass is the key in preparing glass-ceramic materials with desired, tailor-made properties. Hence in this chapter, a comprehensive account of these processes has been given. Both the theoretical and practical aspects of the crystal nucleation and growth have been considered; however, the emphasis has been placed upon the experimental and practical aspects of the subject. The methods of investigation adopted in various stages of nucleation of glass including determination of the optimum nucleation temperature and time, the type and amount of effective nucleating agents and crystal nucleation rates have been discussed in detail. The theoretical background of the crystal growth in glass, as well as the overall glass crystallization kinetics, has also been discussed and numerous examples regarding the experimental studies of these subjects have been presented.
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