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Most glass is a mixture of silica obtained from beds of fine sand or from pulverized sandstone; an alkali to lower the melting point, usually a form of soda or, for finer glass, potash; lime as a stabilizer; and cullet (waste glass) to assist in melting the mixture.
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Which type of glass is used for making glass reinforced plastic?
fibre glass.
What is a colourless mineral from igneous rocks used in glass making?
Borax
Why is chromium important?
Chromium is useful in glass-making because it is one of the most powerful of all coloring agents used in the glassmaking industry and is used in the production of dark green glass.
What element is used in the making of glass?
Silicon ... or more correctly silicon oxide.
Is Borosilicate glass safe or toxic?
Borosillicate glass is not toxic; it is a safe type of glass. It is used in making many types of products such as cookware and lab equipment.
Which rock is used to make glass?
There could be several rocks used in the making of glass, but the main constituent material used in making glass is quartz. The rock which is used most for supplying the quartz used in glass making is sandstone.
What is used for making glass cutters?
Diamond is used to cut glass, since it is harder than glass.
What are the main ingrediants used when making paper?
The main ingredients used in making paper are wood and bleach. These ingredients create the paper the way you see it today.
What is used in making of glass?
Maybe pieces of old,broken glass
What is used in making glass?
Maybe pieces of old,broken glass
What rock is used to make glass?
Usually sandstone is used to supply quartz for making glass.
What rock used to make glass?
Usually sandstone is used to supply quartz for making glass.
Which type of glass is used for making glass reinforced plastic?
fibre glass.
What is Anorthosite used for?
this rock is used for smelting and making glass
What is gas oil used for?
is used for making windows/glass
What are the ingredients used in making fruit salad?
b nonnooeee
Is silica is used for making glass?
Yes. Most glass begins as silica sand.
