Molten Glass Properties and High-Temperature Chemistry

This topic focuses on the fundamental physicochemical properties and chemical behavior of glass melts at high temperatures. It encompasses viscosity, rheology, redox equilibria, thermal and electrical conductivity, thermodynamics, and chemical reactivity. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the relationships between melt composition, structure, and properties, including gas evolution, dissolution phenomena, and interactions with refractory materials, to support the optimization of glass formulations and melting processes.