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What happens to glass exposed to a humid environment?
It decays extensively and devitrifies more easily.
How does the chemical decay of glass usually start?
When its alkaline components are leached by water.
What determines the tendency to decay of glass?
Composition, environmental temperature, and surrounding water conditions.
What role do salts in groundwater play in the decay of glass?
Alter the rate of decay.
What effect do alternating dry and wet conditions have on glass?
May result in periodic decay effects and devitrified layers.
How do microorganisms affect the decay rate of glass?
Alter the rate of decay.
Explore how glass degradation varies in different environmental conditions. Learn about the impact of humidity and alternating dry-wet cycles on the stability and devitrification of glass.
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