Abstract
The importance of fundamental chemical bonding considerations, based on an examination of the chemical bonds expected to be present, in the determination of the structures and properties of a wide variety of glasses, is discussed. The average number of near neighbors of each type expected to surround a given central atom in an alloy glass, can often be estimated by using simple considerations based on chemical ordering, coordination numbers and bond energies. The bonding patterns thus obtained provide insight into the average local order present in these glasses, as well as enabling the explanation and prediction of various physical, chemical and electrical properties. Several examples are given to illustrate these ideas.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
