13132
Accession Number
35
Author
Matson, Frederic R.
Author Affiliation
Pennsylvania State College
Title Of Article Chaper
The composition and working properties of ancient glass
Title Of Journal Book
Journal of chemical education
Volume
28
Pages
82-87
Reference Bibliography
Includes bibliog. refs.
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Meeting
Meeting of the American Chemical Society (117): Symposium on Archeological Chemistry
Meeting City
Philadelphia (Pennsylvania)
Meeting Country
United States
Abstract
This entry discusses the following topics in regards to ancient glass: literature; composition; working properties; raw materials; regional composition; and, analytical techniques. Charts included are: range in compositions of ancient and modern glasses; typical analyses of Egyptian, Roman, and Babylonian glass.
Keywords
glass;history;ancient;analysis
pub_id
13132
Meeting Date
19500400