In glass chemistry, oxides are classified as network formers, network modifiers, and intermediates.
Network formers are oxides that can form the basic glass network.
Common network formers include:
\[
SiO_2,
\]
\[
B_2O_3,
\]
\[
P_2O_5,
\]
and
\[
GeO_2.
\]
Silica:
\[
SiO_2
\]
is the most common network former in glass.
Germanium dioxide:
\[
GeO_2
\]
can also form a glass network.
Phosphorus pentoxide:
\[
P_2O_5
\]
is also a network former.
Chromium oxide:
\[
Cr_2O_3
\]
is not generally classified as a network former in the given context.
Therefore, the oxide which is not a network former is:
\[
Cr_2O_3.
\]