Models for ionic transport in glass

A satisfactory model for ionic transport in glass proves elusive. The apparent success of the weak electrolyte theory in interpreting a number of the electrical properties is shown to be illusory as the same evidence provides an equally satisfactory justification for regarding glasses as highly defe...

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Published in:Solid state ionics 1988-09, Vol.28-30, p.671-676
Main Author: Mundy, J.N.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:A satisfactory model for ionic transport in glass proves elusive. The apparent success of the weak electrolyte theory in interpreting a number of the electrical properties is shown to be illusory as the same evidence provides an equally satisfactory justification for regarding glasses as highly defected solids. Evidence other than ionic transport measurements is introduced to show that there are more alkali ion sites than alkali ions in a glass. The overall weight of evidence suggests it is appropriate to interpret ionic transport in glass on the basis of a high-defect-concentration model.
ISSN:0167-2738
1872-7689
DOI:10.1016/S0167-2738(88)80123-1