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Condición: New.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of optical glass production in the United States. Written by experts who worked directly at the National Bureau of Standards, it details the development of a critical component in the process: the clay pot used to melt and refine the glass. The author takes us through the challenges of manufacturing these pots, from the initial slip-casting process to the precise control of temperature and material composition during firing. The book provides a detailed account of the techniques and technologies employed, including the creation of special linings to withstand the corrosive effects of certain glasses. The narrative goes beyond mere technical details, showcasing the importance of this research in supporting the wartime needs of the United States. It explores how the Bureau of Standards, through its work on clay pots, played a vital role in ensuring the country's access to high-quality optical glass, a crucial resource for military optics and other vital technologies. By offering insights into the specific challenges and successes faced by the Bureau, the book illustrates the crucial role that scientific institutions played in wartime production and underscores the complexities of technological advancement. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Condición: New.

LeatherBound. Condición: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1946 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 26 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 26 Volume NBS Circular 452.