Disruption and Adaption: Claims of Alkali Clans.

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Dear Friends,

Earlier, we had discussed about the Thugs of Alkali series, but these thugs would empower only when they are perturbed by some other intruder from the same family of atom. It may sound weird, but the fact is true when we look back into our history. Assuming that, nation like India which was rich in its cultural heritage as well as their methodology to impart knowledge was superior (in terms of administration) and advanced (in terms of problem solving skills by the disciple).  When intruders stepped into this Bharatha khanda, they started changing in steps and ensured that the ancient Gurukula system had vanished from normal public life which is a shortcoming for value-based education system. The modern education system (adapted from missionaries) have led the system to step down the role of Guru (preacher) to just an ordinary teacher. This is because we have accepted the cultural modification by the invaders. The fact is, entire world has accepted the invaders and thus, globally we find it very rare to see someone following the inherited culture. The global challenge what we see here can be understood and realized when it is seen through a glass.
Laboratory Watch Glass: It is time to see what happens when another alkali member enters the alkali silicate matrix

Alkali Clans disrupts the market (Occupies and holds position thereby reducing the mobility of incumbent alkali ion): Stevel’s Theory.

In the year 1951, Stevel’s came up with his theory where nature of filling interstices in glass structure is responsible for mixed alkali effect. These alkali atoms get occupied in such that they are structurally more stable and thus they become responsible for increased activation barrier for ion migration. This theory is quite similar to a business case, where dominant new entrant disrupts the market with his managerial capabilities, technological know-how, money power, innovation and influence to change policies as per his convenience. This forces the local incumbent players to either adopt new way of conducting business to compete or give up or follow the dominant new entrant.
Dominant enters the Market

Alkali Clans adapt the market requirements (Compromises in quality results in reduction of alkali ion mobility): Mazurin’s Theory.

In the year 1965, Mazurin’s theory quoted that the difference in field strength with respect to alkali ions give rise to difference in polarization of Non Bridging Oxides or Alkali ion (Lithium, Sodium, Potassium, Rubidium, Cesium and Francium)–Oxygen bond strength which should result in increased mobility of larger ion but the reverse trend is observed.  This theory is quite similar to a business case, when a leading player enters the new market with customized products by tailoring the flavors that suits the local environment. This brings in compromising either by the quality of product in order to reduce price or to bring in new innovative product exclusively for that market which can be widely accepted by the locals.




Expectation in transport properties by adding another alkali member in matrix

Reality leading to Mixed Alkali effect. 




Both have tried to explain the reason behind the reduction in mobility of an alkali ion whenever another member of alkali series enters into the glass matrix.  Though this is the beginning to understand mixed alkali effect, both these theories have shortcomings in explaining the theory. Further investigations have led to few more interesting concepts to understand why these Alkali clans behave weirdly.

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