Encyclopedia > Flint glass

Article Content

Flint glass

Flint glass is a glass that contains lead.

Flint glasses have an index of refraction between 1.57-1.75. Lenses of flint glasses are often used with crown glass lenses in multi-component lenses because of their complementary properties.

Featured Article

East Farmingdale, New York

... people, 1,693 households, and 1,286 families residing in the town. The population density is 387.5/km² (1,003.8/mi²). There are 1,723 housing units at an ...