Publisher's Synopsis
This volume is another in the series of selected reprints from the Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology designed to provide specific audiences with articles grouped by a central theme. This volume is made up of complete articles related to glass, ceramics, clay and cement, with full texts, tables, figures and reference materials from the original work, which have been reproduced unchanged. Introductory information from the encyclopedia concerning nomenclature, SI units and conversion factors and related information has been provided as a further guide to the contents.
