Like conventional glass, quartz
glass does not contain soda or calcium oxide, instead it consists pure silica. In an industrially produced
quartz glass, a distinction is made between synthetic (fused silicon dioxide) and
natural (fused quartz) origin. Industries generally manufacture primary
materials with different concentrations of impurities in the ppm (parts per
million) range.
Quartz glass is formed by melting
quartz sand of excellent purity (Silicon Dioxide content of 99.97%) and then
allowing the melt material to solidify and cool down. Semi-finished products made
from quartz glass have many extraordinary properties. This makes quartz glass best for high-quality
goods and ideal for a wide range of
applications.
Instructions during Machining:
- To maximize service life: We can increase the life expectancy of quartz glass products by keeping them neat and clean. Even a smaller amount of impurity present on the surface of a product can cause the whole area to be devitrified when the product is heated. This also increases the devitrification of other areas and shortens the service life of product. Quartz glass products are mostly used for high-temperature operations and in processes where high purity is necessary. Therefore, while machining quartz glass, it is very important to handle the products in a clean working environment.
- To maintain a safe working environment: It is highly recommended that do not handle quartz glass products with uncovered hands. We should protect the glass products from dust and dirt during storage and keep them in plastic bags.
1) Use a dust control device or wear a dust mask during slicing
or/and grinding as dust particles will be created.
2) Handle the products very carefully as they are made up of
glass.
