The Origin of Anomalous Density Behavior of Silica Glass

The anomalous density–temperature relationship of vitreous silica with low hydroxyl content is explained by the formation of medium-range ordering structure in the glass transition process. The ordered medium-range structure has the shape of a “nanoflake” and consists of two layers of SiO<sub>...

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Main Author: Shangcong Cheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-09-01
Series:Materials
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/16/18/6218