Item Name:
Fused Quartz Rod - 10.0mm
SKU:
ABRQR10
Description:
This fused quartz rod is a solid, clear quartz glass rod with a 10.0mm diameter. Fused quartz is used in lampworking and scientific flameworking when you need a material that tolerates very high temperatures and rapid temperature changes while staying clean and stable in the flame. A 10.0mm rod is a versatile size for fabricating and repairing quartz components, pulling down into smaller stock, and building heat-resistant parts where standard glass would soften too quickly or be more prone to thermal shock.
How it is used:
- Heat the rod in an oxygen-rich flame suitable for quartz work until it reaches a workable state.
- Fuse and shape the rod to build or repair quartz parts, keeping the heat even to avoid stress.
- Pull down or taper the rod while hot when you need smaller diameter stock for detailed quartz work.
- Fire-polish ends and edges as needed, then cool in a controlled manner appropriate to quartz work to reduce stress.
Dimensions:
- Size 10.00mm
- Length 4'
- Ovality +/- 1%
- Bow 1.3mm per 1220mm length
- O.D. tolerances plus or minus 1.5%
