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Quartz glass is a type of glass composed mainly of silicon dioxide (SiO2), known as silica, which makes up about 99.9% of its composition. A key advantage of quartz glass is its low coefficient of thermal expansion, which makes quartz glass extremely resistant to temperature changes. In addition, quartz glass is resistant to water and strong acids.

Other important features of quartz glass are:

High temperature resistance (~1100°C)

Excellent optical transparency: It is an ideal material for optical components, as it has very low dispersion and provides almost perfect transparency.

Low thermal and electrical conductivity: Quartz glass is a poor thermal and electrical conductor, which is beneficial in many laboratory applications.

High UV transmittance: It is excellent for the manufacture of floodlights and ultraviolet illuminators because it allows efficient emission of UV rays.

Quartz glass can be produced by a variety of methods, but the highest quality synthetic glass is mainly produced by chemical reactions such as hydrolysis or thermolysis.

Applications of quartz glass:

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Production of laboratory utensils and accessories, such as crucibles, evaporators, beakers, flasks, combustion boats, annealing tubs, cuvettes, retorts and reaction vessels.

Use in the optical industry for optical components, including lenses and UV illuminators.

Quartz glass is a material with unique properties that is used in many fields of science and industry. Its unique resistance to temperature changes and chemicals makes it indispensable in many laboratory and technological processes.