Scientists are working on a specific type of glass called alumino-silicate which is used in smartphone screens to enhance the ability or resistance of glass against fracture or scratches. This special type of glass is still testing. As the name shows alumino-silicate is manufactured with aluminum and silicon dioxide. Further elements including sodium, potassium, magnesium or calcium are also used in the fabrication of alumino-silicate screen glass.
Moreover, the researchers said that they would soon be able to make a suitable glass to store nuclear waste in a better way than current. The information comes from Melbourne (Australia). Charles Le Losq, principal of team of researchers from ANU (Australian National University), said “Everyone knows how frustrating it is when you drop your mobile device and get a large crack in the screen,” further he added, “The glasses we analyzed are mostly composed of aluminum and silicon oxides, and can also contain various elements such as sodium, potassium, calcium or magnesium - each element influences the flexibility and resistance of the glass,” in addition he said, “Our research findings allow better modeling of present volcanic activity, as well as of the lavas involved in the original formation of Earth and its surface.”
We hope that near in future you will meet with new technology glass of twice resistance which will be used for shatter-proof screens of upcoming smartphones. Stay tuned to know more.