Solubility and Decomposition in Complex Systems.

JSGT 1922 V06 T020-T029

The decomposition by water of glass and ceramic wares is a phenomenon of great practical importance, primarily because the tendency toward such a decomposition is one of the factors which sets a limit in certain directions on the compositions which we may employ. That the importance of the problem is appreciated is shown by the frequent reference to the subject in the literature of the ceramic and glass industries. It is the purpose of this paper to discuss the decomposition from the point of view of the phase rule and to indicate for the testing methods as used the limitations which result from the nature and complexity of the decomposition reactions.

George W. Morey