A distributed field of pits, roughness, or frosting produced when abrasive particles propelled by air, water, or another carrier strike glass.
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Meaning and boundaries
Intentional decorative blasting and accidental overspray can produce related topography but differ in control, uniformity, location, and acceptance.
Why it matters in glass restoration
Large-area roughening may require extensive material removal and can create unacceptable distortion, cost, or strength risk even if clarity can be improved.
Related terms
References
- GlassRenu — Media Blast Damage
Publisher’s original source - National Institute of Standards and Technology — Fractography of Ceramics and Glasses, 3rd edition
Publisher’s original source - National Bureau of Standards / NIST — The Science of Ceramic Machining and Surface Finishing II
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