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Lecturer(s)
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Course content
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1. Definition of glass, characteristic properties of amorphous substances 2. Glass composition single and multi-component glass 3. Viscosity, surface tension, thermal conductivity 4. History of rock production 5. Czech, English, Italian crystal 6. Fuels used in glassmaking 7. Refractory materials 8. Pan furnaces 9. Bath furnaces 10. Glass raw materials 11. Staining of glass 12. Chemical and physical discolouration of glass 13. Reducing and oxidizing agents Students orientate themselves in melting units and construction materials specifications for glass production. They know the chemical-physical processes affecting clarity, color and turbidity
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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- Home preparation for classes
- 14 hours per semester
- Participation in classes
- 26 hours per semester
- Preparation for course credit
- 10 hours per semester
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| - describe the history of glass production not only in our country |
| - describe the history of glass production not only in our country |
| - define the basic optical properties of glass and explain their application in practice for glass products |
| - define the basic optical properties of glass and explain their application in practice for glass products |
| - characterize the chemical properties of glass, the relationship to the chemical composition of glass, and the rules for measuring the water resistance of glass |
| - characterize the chemical properties of glass, the relationship to the chemical composition of glass, and the rules for measuring the water resistance of glass |
| - list the main types of glass, classify glass according to its chemical composition and method of naming, characterize the main types of industrial glass in terms of production, properties, and practical use |
| - list the main types of glass, classify glass according to its chemical composition and method of naming, characterize the main types of industrial glass in terms of production, properties, and practical use |
| - characterize crystal glass and its uses, glazes, and methods of refinement |
| - characterize crystal glass and its uses, glazes, and methods of refinement |
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| - propose modifications to the chemical composition of glass from the Na2O-CaO-SiO2 group that will increase its water resistance |
| - propose modifications to the chemical composition of glass from the Na2O-CaO-SiO2 group that will increase its water resistance |
| - apply the glass cooling procedure, prepare the product for measuring its internal stress |
| - apply the glass cooling procedure, prepare the product for measuring its internal stress |
| - apply the correct types of glass according to thermal shock resistance |
| - apply the correct types of glass according to thermal shock resistance |
| - Solve heat treatment - why it is necessary to make a sharp scratch on the surface of the product before cracking, why it is necessary to heat the entire product before heating the ignited edges |
| - Solve heat treatment - why it is necessary to make a sharp scratch on the surface of the product before cracking, why it is necessary to heat the entire product before heating the ignited edges |
| - resolve mechanical glass processing, apply the correct procedure for cutting glass |
| - resolve mechanical glass processing, apply the correct procedure for cutting glass |
| - propose work procedures for melting and fire polishing |
| - propose work procedures for melting and fire polishing |
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| Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming) |
| Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming) |
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| Practice exercises |
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| Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming) |
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| Practice exercises |
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| Composite examination (Written part + oral part) |
| Composite examination (Written part + oral part) |
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Recommended literature
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Blumentrit. Sklářské materiály. SNTL Praha, 1984.
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Drahotová, Olga. Historie sklářské výroby v českých zemích. Praha, Academia, 2005. ISBN 80-200-1287-7.
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Dvořák, Svatopluk Ing. a kol. Foukač dutého skla. .
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Fanderlík, I. Barvení skla. Práh Praha, 2009. ISBN 978-80-7252-3.
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MAŘÍK, Emanuel a SATRAPA. Brušič a rytec skla. Praha, SNTL. 1973.
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Olga Drahotová a kolektiv. Historie sklářské výroby v českých zemích I. II. Praha, 2005.
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Petrová, Sylva. České sklo. Praha, 2001.
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Smrček,A. a kol. Tavení skla. Česká sklářská společnost o.s. Jablonec nad Nisou, 2008. ISBN 978-80-904044-0-3.
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