Quartz is one of the most common minerals in the Earth’s crust. As a mineral name, quartz refers to a specific chemical compound (silicon dioxide, or silica, SiO2), having a specific crystalline form (hexagonal). It is found in all forms of rock: igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary. Quartz is physically and chemically resistant to weathering. When
Glass Glass is an amorphous (non-crystalline) solid material. Glasses are typically brittle and optically transparent. The most familiar type of glass, used for centuries in windows and drinking vessels, is soda-lime glass, composed of about 75% silica (SiO2) with the addition of sodium oxide (Na2O) from soda ash, lime (CaO), and several minor additives. Optical
Have you wondered why quartz is used in watch making? According to Live Science: Quartz, made up of silica and oxygen, is one of the most common minerals on Earth. Billions of people use quartz every day, but few realize it because the tiny crystals they use are hidden in their watches and clocks. But what do
What is fused quartz? Quartz glass: A clear vitreous solid, formed by melting pure quartz, that can withstand high temperatures and is extremely transparent to infrared, visible, and ultraviolet radiations. Also called fused quartz, fused silica. (from: The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition Copyright © 2004, 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
What is Quartz? Quartz is a term used to describe many different compact forms of SiO2. As one of the second most common and varied minerals on earth, its abundant and can be found in crystalline form, naturally occurring, in many colors that produce different types of gemstones. What is Fused Quartz/Fused Silica? Fused quartz and fused silica is
Curious about the different types of tubes that are used in science labs? Consider this. According to Science Times: “A tube is one of the most common laboratory equipment. Lab tubes are normally found in science labs in their special-purpose racks. Labs use them to store conduct and materials to be used for experiment and
Looking to the future of the evaporating dish market? Consider this report. According to EuroWire: “Latest Industry Reports Research has recently announced a report on Global Evaporating Dish Market based on the Global Industry. The Evaporating Dish Market report emphasizes various key aspects, which include growth drivers, restraints, opportunities and recent market trends for the
Curious about the process of turning quartz into lab glass? Consider this. According to Gizmodo: “If you work in a lab, you’ve probably used lab glass made from quartz. But you probably haven’t realized that the reason those test tubes are so durable is exactly what makes them so hard to mold. These beautiful GIFs,
Looking to the future of the fused quartz tube market? Consider this analysis. According to PRnews Leader: “Global ‘Clear Fused Quartz Tube Market’ report forecast 2020-2025 investigate the market size, manufactures, types, applications and key regions like North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Central & South America and Middle East & Africa, focuses on the consumption
Early civilizations used crystal sands of quartz, garnet, diamonds and other crystals as abrasives to saw blocks of rock and stone, fashion jewelry and ornamentation and create specialized engravings. During the end of the 19th century science began mineral synthesis and growing crystals synthetically in the laboratory. Synthetic crystals proved to be more abrasive than
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