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Measurement of the viscosity of chalcogenide glasses by a parallel plate technique

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The parallel plate technique of viscosity measurement in the range 106 to 108.5 P has been successfully applied to chalcogenide glasses. It offers a simple and quick alternative to traditional techniques such as fibre elongation.

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Webber, P.J., Savage, J.A. Measurement of the viscosity of chalcogenide glasses by a parallel plate technique. J Mater Sci 16, 763–766 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02402793

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