Fig. 5
From: Atomistic origin of the passivation effect in hydrated silicate glasses
Schematic showing the effect of ion exchange and subsequent recondensation on the ring size distribution. a Upon the leaching of Na cations. b Upon the leaching of B cations. Si, O, H, Na, and B atoms are represented in yellow, red, white, green, and cyan, respectively. Select surrounding atoms are here omitted for clarity
