My apologies to the list. I was only trying to help. The
repercussions are quite uncomfortable, so I will keep to myself.
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Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Limeys !!!
David Gedraitis wrote:
> To be completely off topic, glasses are amorphous solids. There is a
> fundamental structural divide between amorphous solids (including
> glasses) and crystalline solids. Structurally, glasses are similar to
> liquids, but that doesn't mean they are liquid.
>
> <>Dave
>
> "Rimington, Kenneth" <Kenneth.Rimington@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>
> Glass is a liquid. Glass seems solid, but the molecules move
> around slowly (meeting the definition of a liquid). Checkout old
> glass in museums and the bottom will be thicker than the top
> because of sagging over time. Because glass molecules move
> around, some of the calcium buildup may be entrained in the glass
> surface. This is where glass polishing kits help remove the top
> surface of the glass. The result is clear windows. Be careful to
> not generate he! at or a stress riser will form and the glass will
> break.
>
> let me know if anyone found this info helpful.
>
One wonders how would the 'speed of molecular movement in glass can be
measured, and could the speed be altered enough to foil police radars
--
Paul Holmgren
2 57 300-C's in Indy
Hoosier Corps L#6
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