Item Name:
Fused Quartz Rod - 17.0mm
SKU:
ABRQR17
Description:
This fused quartz rod is a clear quartz stock rod made for high-heat work where thermal stability and resistance to thermal shock matter. In lampworking and scientific glass work, fused quartz is selected when you need a material that tolerates rapid temperature changes and sustained heat, making it a solid choice for fabricating or repairing quartz components and specialty parts. The 17.0mm diameter is a useful mid-range size for building sturdy sections, pulling down for smaller components, or keeping mass where you want heat retention during forming.
How it is used:
- Heat the rod evenly in a suitable torch setup and rotate consistently to keep the temperature uniform through the cross-section.
- Use it as raw stock for forming quartz parts such as thick handles, paddles, stirs, adapters, or other shop-made components depending on your application.
- Pull down or reshape sections as needed to transition into smaller diameters while maintaining a quartz-to-quartz build.
Dimensions:
- Size 17.00mm
- Length 4'
- Ovality +/- 1%
- Bow 1.3mm per 1220mm length
- O.D. tolerances plus or minus 1.5%
