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# EBOOK DOWNLOAD: THE PROPERTIES OF GLASS

## Learn How to Design Superior Glass Lenses and Parts

Glass is a unique and complex material—much different than other transparent materials; if you’re new to designing glass lenses or components, it can be intimidating to design with.[**![Properties of Glass eBook](https://go.koppglass.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ebook%20cover.png?width=312&name=ebook%20cover.png)**](https://go.koppglass.com/hubfs/Resource_Downloads/Glass%20Education%20Resources/Glass%20Properties%20eBook.pdf)In this eBook, you will learn the basics of glass properties, including:

- Comparisons of common glass types. 
- Definitions for important thermal, mechanical, and optical glass properties.
- Case studies that illustrate how these properties impact design and performance.
- Property comparison tables that examine common transparent materials, including borosilicate glass, soda-lime silicate glass, polycarbonate, silicone, quartz, etc.

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If you want to learn how to design glass lenses that are optimized for both your performance requirements and your operating environment, download this free eBook.

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