Updated definition of glass-ceramics

Glass-ceramics are noted for their unusual combination of properties and manifold commercialized products for consumer and specialized markets. Evolution of novel glass and ceramic processing routes, a plethora of new compositions, and unique exotic nano- and microstructures over the past 60 years l...

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Published in:Journal of non-crystalline solids Vol. 501; pp. 3 - 10
Main Authors: Deubener, J., Allix, M., Davis, M.J., Duran, A., Höche, T., Honma, T., Komatsu, T., Krüger, S., Mitra, I., Müller, R., Nakane, S., Pascual, M.J., Schmelzer, J.W.P., Zanotto, E.D., Zhou, S.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier B.V 01.12.2018
Elsevier
Subjects:
Chemical Sciences
Crystallization
Glass-ceramics
Material chemistry
Processing
Glass-ceramics
Crystallization
Processing
ISSN:0022-3093, 1873-4812
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Summary:Glass-ceramics are noted for their unusual combination of properties and manifold commercialized products for consumer and specialized markets. Evolution of novel glass and ceramic processing routes, a plethora of new compositions, and unique exotic nano- and microstructures over the past 60 years led us to review the definition of glass-ceramics. Well-established and emerging processing methods, such as co-firing, additive manufacturing, and laser patterning are analyzed concerning the core requirements of processing glass-ceramics and the performance of the final products. In this communication, we propose a revised, updated definition of glass-ceramics, which reads “Glass-ceramics are inorganic, non-metallic materials prepared by controlled crystallization of glasses via different processing methods. They contain at least one type of functional crystalline phase and a residual glass. The volume fraction crystallized may vary from ppm to almost 100%”. •An updated definition of glass-ceramics (GCs) is provided.•GCs are prepared by controlled crystallization of glasses via different processing methods.•GCs contain at least one type of functional crystalline phase and a residual glass.•The volume fraction crystallized of a GC may vary from ppm to almost 100%.
ISSN:0022-3093
1873-4812
DOI:10.1016/j.jnoncrysol.2018.01.033