
What Makes the Amorphous Structure of Quartz Glass So Important?
Understanding the atomic structure of materials is fundamental to predicting their performance in demanding environments. Quartz glass features an amorphous (non-crystalline) structure where SiO₄ tetrahedra form a random three-dimensional network without long-range atomic order. This unique atomic arrangement, consisting of silicon atoms covalently bonded to four oxygen atoms in tetrahedral coordination, creates exceptional thermal stability, optical clarity, and chemical resistance