The Magic of Glass
Kate Round
- Organisation:
- DMBC Museum Service
- Region:
- West Midlands
- Notice Period:
- Regular (more than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Professional
- Fee:
- Paid: £45 plus mileage at .45p/mile from DY8 4AZ
- Category:
- Science
- Updated:
- 6th October 2020
- Tagged:
- Glass Alchemy | Optical Glass | Pyrex | Colours Of Glass
In ancient times glass-making was viewed as mysterious and magical, it was alchemy, and referred to as ‘The Art Feat and Mystery of Glass’. Sand subjected to high temperatures became jewel-like material that could be moulded into vessels, magic indeed! It has clever physical properties, it can easily be recycled and it does not deteriorate with age or use. The chemical properties of glass make it versatile and at the ‘cutting-edge’ of technology. This talk looks at the colourful world of glass, how is made and how we can change it physically and chemically to suit its use. From bottles to bridges, optical glass to architecture; oven-ware to radiation shields, and from bending light to bendable glass.
Views: 953 | Enquiries: 2About Kate Round
My name is Dr Kate Round; I am an outreach presenter and tour guide for Dudley Museum Service
In the glass industry, my interests include the historical development of the industry in the Stourbridge district, how the geology and geography impacted on the wealth and sociology of the area, driven by the rivalries of our Glass Dynasties.
In my previous life, I was a research chemist and lecturer so understand the chemistry of glass having worked on the synthesis of ‘zeolites’ (silica based materials) with my work published in International Journals.
I have always lived in the Black Country and have a strong industrial family heritage, I have also been proud to serve my community as a local Magistrate for twenty years.
Find out more at www.kateround.com
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