glass ceramics

Glass ceramics are materials made by carefully cooling molten glass to form a solid with a crystalline structure. Unlike regular glass, which is completely amorphous, glass ceramics contain tiny crystals dispersed throughout the material, giving them enhanced strength, heat resistance, and durability. They are produced through controlled cooling, which allows crystals to form uniformly. These materials are used in cookware, dental restorations, electronics, and engineering applications where improved thermal performance and mechanical properties are valuable. Overall, glass ceramics combine the transparency and ease of shaping of glass with the robustness of ceramics.