VOL 90, No. 5 (2017)

A review of the literature data on sulfate-containing glasses in silicate, borate, and phosphate systems is presented. Experimental data confirm the finding of the [SO ₄] ^2- group in an isolated state in all systems, however, the possible amount of SO ₃ contained in the glass is increases significantly when passing from silicate to borate and phosphate systems

After a serious illness, on April 30, 2017, Vladimir Fedorovich Solinov passed away - one of the largest specialists in the glass industry, General Director of JSC & # 171; Scientific Research Institute of Technical Glass & # 187;, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor, Honored Scientist of the Russian Federation, Vice President of the Academy of Engineering Sciences named after A.M. Prokhorova, Full Member of the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences, Corresponding Member of the Academy of Technological Sciences of the Russian Federation, Member of the Editorial Board of the journal & # 171; Glass and Ceramics & # 187;. A talented scientist, leader, person, infinitely devoted to his work, sympathetic comrade and loyal friend. We will forever keep in our hearts sincere respect and bright memory of Vladimir Fedorovich Solinov. We express our deep condolences to the family and relatives of Vladimir Fedorovich.
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