New Theoretical Models Uncover Key Mechanisms in Glass Corrosion Processes
Scientists have developed novel theoretical models that provide fresh insights into aqueous corrosion of silicate glass. The research challenges long-held assumptions about diffusion mechanisms and reveals the primary drivers of glass degradation across different pH conditions.
Breakthrough in Glass Corrosion Understanding
Researchers have developed new theoretical models that provide unprecedented insights into the aqueous corrosion mechanisms of silicate glass, according to recent reports in npj Materials Degradation. The study addresses fundamental questions about how common glass materials degrade when exposed to water and acidic solutions, with significant implications for numerous industrial applications.