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What makes glass good at conducting heat? Sound holds the key
Source: Phys.org · Published
Glass can keep a drink safely contained, protect a smartphone screen, or serve as a foundation for electronic components. But when it comes to controlling heat, this familiar material still holds some scientific mysteries. Now, researchers have identified a key factor governing how efficiently heat travels through silicate glass, offering a new guideline for designing glass materials for…
Key points
- Glass can keep a drink safely contained, protect a smartphone screen, or serve as a foundation for electronic components.
- But when it comes to controlling heat, this familiar material still holds some scientific mysteries.
- Now, researchers have identified a key factor governing how efficiently heat travels through silicate glass, offering a new guideline for designing glass materials for…
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