What makes glass transparent?

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What makes glass transparent?

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May 2, 2014

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The transparency of materials has to do with their molecular state. Discover how silica and heat produce the transparent material we call glass in this episode of BrainStuff. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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May 2, 2014

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What makes glass transparent?

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