Item Name:
Fused Quartz Tubing - 16mm x 2mm
SKU:
ABRQT53
Description:
This fused quartz tubing is a clear quartz tube made for high-heat torchwork and laboratory-style fabrication where thermal stability matters. Fused quartz is valued for its ability to handle rapid temperature changes and sustained heat without softening the way many common glasses will. In lampworking, it is used when you need a clean, rigid tube for building or repairing quartz components, sleeves, liners, and other parts that must tolerate intense heat and repeated heating cycles. This size is specified as 16mm outside diameter with a 2mm wall thickness, giving it added stiffness and durability for applications where a thinner wall could be too fragile.
How it is used:
- Cut the tubing to length using methods appropriate for fused quartz, then dress the cut edge as needed for your application.
- Heat the tube evenly with an oxygen and fuel torch suited for quartz work to avoid creating localized stress.
- Form, flare, or shape the tubing to create quartz sleeves, protective liners, and custom high-heat components.
- Cool and anneal in a controlled way appropriate for fused quartz work to reduce internal stress in finished parts.
Dimensions:
- Inner diameter: 12.00mm
- Outer diameter: 16.00mm
- Wall thickness: 2.00mm
- Standard Length: 4'
