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Glass is by definition an amorphous solid material made by fusing silica with a basic oxide. Glass is called amorphous because it is neither a solid nor a liquid but exists in a vitreous, or glassy, state. Architectural glass is made from three principal raw materials, easily found in nature: silica, lime and sodium carbonate. The secondary materials are used to give special properties to glass or to facilitate the glass-making process. By mixing secondary materials with the basic raw materials in the right percentage different types of glass are obtained, which can be categorized into three broad categories: Soda-lime glass: This is the most common commercial glass (90% of total production), and also the least expensive. The chemical and physical properties of soda-lime glass are the basis for its widespread use. Soda-lime glass is primarily used for bottles, jars, everyday drinking glasses, and window glass. It usually contains 60-75% silica, 12-18% soda, and 5-12% lime. Soda-lime glass is resistant neither to high temperatures nor sudden thermal changes, nor to corrosive chemicals. Lead glass: As the name already indicates, lead glass has a high percentage of lead oxide (at least 20% of the batch). Lead glass has a relatively soft surface, making it especially suited for decorating using grinding, cutting, and engraving processes. This glass will not withstand high temperatures or sudden changes in temperature. Borosilicate glass: The third major group, borosilicate glass, is any silicate glass having at least 5% of boric oxide in its composition. It demonstrates greater resistance to thermal changes and chemical corrosion. Thanks to its properties, borosilicate glass is suitable for use in industrial chemical process plants, in laboratories, for ampoules and vials in the pharmaceutical industry, in bulbs for high-powered lamps, etc. Borosilicate glass is also used in the home for cooking plates and other heat-resistant products. so yerr made from: - silica - soda - lime retrieved from website: Glass on Web. (2008). Glass: Explore glass chemical composition. Retrieved October 13, 2008 from http://www.glassonweb.com/articles/article/41/
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Why are most chemicals stored in the glass or plastic containers rather than a metallic ones?
As plastic and glass material are non reactive they are used to store chemicals. If we will store it in some reactive material the chemical substances will loose their property,ultimately it will give some other substance.
What is etching of glass?
Etching of glass is the process of creating designs or patterns on glass by using chemicals to remove portions of the glass surface. This results in a frosted or matte appearance on the glass. The designs can be intricate and detailed, adding a decorative touch to the glass.
Which chemicals are added to make a colours of glass?
Different metal oxides are added to glass to create various colors. For example, iron oxide is added for green glass, cobalt oxide for blue glass, selenium for red glass, and manganese for purple glass. The specific oxide added will determine the color of the glass.
Why can glass bottles store concentrated acid?
Because acid does not react with glass, glass isn't contaminated by anything, and if it is you can see it. Glass also is clear so you can see what kind of chemicals are inside. And used over plastic because some acids react with plastic and plastic is not as clear when it needs to be as thick as glass does.
What is a sentence for the word Fizz?
The piece of bread fizz after they mix it with chemicals
Why do we keep chemicals in glass bottles?
Because glass is mostly inert, that is most chemicals don't attack it.
Does pyrex hold on to caustic chemicals?
Pyrex is borosilicate glass and like all glass does not absorb any chemicals.
What is medacine florence?
a glass to hold chemicals
What happens when the three chemicals for glass are heated together?
A new material - glass - is obtained.
Name the chemicals present in glass?
A glass is the silicates of sodium or potassium and silicate of calcium.
What is use for stirring chemicals?
a glass stirring rod
What are the chemicals used in making glass?
There are hundreds of formulas for different types of glass, but the predominant ingredient in all glass is silica (sand),
What chemicals are used to laminate glass?
The bonding materials for glass layers in laminated glass are polyvinyl butyral or ethylene vinyl acetate.
Where do you get glass from?
you get glass from sand and they compact it then use special chemicals to make it clear
What is used to heat glass beakers that have chemicals in them?
A hot plate.
What is the function of the glass tubing?
The function of a hard glass test tube is heating a substance. The glass is resistant to chemicals and it can withstand pressure and heat.
What were factories in Philadelphia producing in 1808?
Soap, lead, glass, chemicals
