Calculation of the Bulk Modulus of Glasses

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The bulk modulus, K, may be determined from Young's modulus, E, and the shear modulus, G, by the equation K = G·E / (9·G - 3·E).


Influences of selected glass component additions on the bulk modulus of a specific base glass (click image to enlarge)
Influences of selected glass component additions on the bulk modulus of a specific base glass, calculated from the Young's modulus and the shear modulus. The diagram will change non-linearly for other base glasses. (click image to enlarge)