Tom Buck on fri 5 may 00
As a neutral colonial, perhaps I can mediate this debate a little.
Scientists regard "glass" as generic, that is, the term is all inclusive,
one that involves network polymers of silica (SiO2). To specify which type
of glass one adds a descriptive word or two, eg, lead crystal (glass).
Hence, a glaze would be an "in-situ" glass. In NA our universities (those
that offer such courses) teach the science and engineering of "ceramics"
based on the chemistry and physical chemistry of the compounds of silicon
(even some silico-organics are now being included). Shapers of clay and
glass alike are thusly immersed in "ceramic science". However, terms tend
to get jumbled through excessive use of short-forms and abbreviations.
til later. Peace. Tom B.
Tom Buck ) tel: 905-389-2339 (westend Lake Ontario,
province of Ontario, Canada). mailing address: 373 East 43rd Street,
Hamilton ON L8T 3E1 Canada
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