Analytical methods for glass characterization

Analytical methods for glass characterization. In the glass industry, knowledge of the chemical composition and atomic structural of glasses is important for quality control on production sites or for the research and development of new products. In this chapter, we will briefly describe different methods that can be used to easily obtain pieces of information regarding the glass atomic structure and composition, the composition of unmelted particles, or even the oxidation state of the multivalent elements influencing the optical properties of the final glass products.