Item Name:
Fused Quartz Rod - 12.0mm
SKU:
ABRQR12
Description:
This fused quartz rod is a solid, clear quartz glass rod with a 12.0mm diameter. Fused quartz is used in lampworking and scientific flameworking when you need a material that holds up to very high heat and rapid temperature changes without slumping or cracking as easily as standard glass. This size is a practical choice for building and repairing quartz components, forming high-temperature parts, and making durable fixtures or tooling where heat resistance and clean working characteristics matter.
How it is used:
- Heat the rod in an oxygen-rich flame suitable for quartz work until it reaches a workable state.
- Use it to fuse sections together for repairs or fabrication, then shape and true the rod while hot using tools rated for high heat.
- Fire-polish ends and edges as needed to reduce sharp points and improve durability.
- Cool in a controlled manner appropriate to quartz work to reduce stress in finished parts.
Dimensions:
- Size 12.00mm
- Length 4'
- Ovality +/- 1%
- Bow 1.3mm per 1220mm length
- O.D. tolerances plus or minus 1.5%
