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lead-alkali-silicate glass

material science

Also known as: alkali-lead-silicate glass

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properties of glass

In amorphous solid: Properties of oxide glasses
…a partial replacement for soda, lead-alkali-silicate glasses result that have lower softening points than lime glasses. The refractive indices, dispersive powers, and electrical resistance of these glasses are generally much greater than those of soda-lime-silica glasses.
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