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What is the Borosilicate glass or pyrex glass, its uses , character

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Answer 1

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It is made by heating raw materials like silica sand and boric oxide to extremely high temperatures for extended periods of time. Because of its low expansion characteristics, Pyrex borosilicate glass is often the material of choice for reflective optics in astronomy applications.

Answer 2

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QUESTION ASKED ;

What is Borosilicate glass or pyrex glass ..? Its uses and character too .

DEFINITION OF IT ;

The homogeneous mixture of sodium silicate , calcium silicate and boron silicate is called as Borosilicate glass or Pyrex glass. The glass is obtained by heating the mixture at a high temperature.

CHARACTERISTICS OF IT ;

This glass is hard and does not melt at ordinary temperature .It is very stronger than ordinary glass.

USES OF IT ;

Borosilicate is glads used for making laboratory apparatus likes tubes , flasks , breakers, etc