Question

Classify glass on the basis of silicate used

Answer 1

Answer:

The most familiar, and historically the oldest, types of manufactured glass are "silicate glasses" based on the chemical compound silica (silicon dioxide, or quartz), the primary constituent of sand.

Explanation:

Due to the main component silicon dioxide (SiO2) these glasses are referred to also as silicate glass. ... If the silicate glass has no other ingredients, i.e. made out of pure silica, it is referred to as silica or quartz glass. This very special glass is characterized by high thermal stability and chemical resistance.