Item Name:
Fused Quartz Rod - 4.0mm
SKU:
ABRQR4
Description:
This is fused quartz rod made from high-purity quartz glass and produced as a solid, round rod with a consistent diameter. Fused quartz is used in lampworking and scientific glass work when you need strong resistance to high heat, excellent thermal shock performance, and stable behavior during repeated heating and cooling. A 4.0mm solid rod is a versatile size for smaller structural elements, bridges, spacers, handles, and support parts where you want a rigid solid member rather than a tube.
How it is used:
- Cut the rod to length using quartz-appropriate cutting methods, then smooth or fire-finish the cut end to reduce sharpness and stress points.
- Heat evenly while rotating to bring the rod to working temperature for bending, forming, or attaching.
- Use as a support or structural element in quartz assemblies where stiffness and heat resistance are required.
- Seal the rod into other quartz components by keeping the heat balanced through the join area to maintain alignment and reduce stress.
Dimensions:
- Size 4.00mm
- Length 4'
- Ovality 0.10mm
- Bow 1.3mm per 1220mm length
- O.D. tolerances plus or minus 0.24mm
