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This chapter emphasizes the glass structure and conditions of glass formation. In addition, the chapter gives a brief view on how to optimize the glass properties through mastering the chemical composition via mathematical calculations.
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El-Meliegy, E., van Noort, R. (2012). Design and Raw Materials of Medical Glasses. In: Glasses and Glass Ceramics for Medical Applications. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-1228-1_6
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