Question

An ordinary glass bottle cracks when boiling water is poured into it, but aborosil glass bottle does not. Give reason.

Answer 1

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The answer is the element which is used in borosilicate glass.
There are certain derivatives of elements that are used in borosilicate glass whose melting point is a very high i.e.500 degrees. They are boron oxide and silicon dioxide.They are non-toxic so safe for cookware and labware.


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