Item Name:
Fused Quartz Rod - 5.0mm
SKU:
ABRQR5
Description:
This is fused quartz rod made from high-purity quartz glass and manufactured as a solid, round rod with consistent diameter. Fused quartz is used in lampworking and scientific glass work when you need excellent heat resistance, strong thermal shock performance, and dimensional stability at elevated temperatures. A 5.0mm solid rod is a practical size for building small structural elements, making handles and supports, creating bridges and spacers, and forming components where a solid cross-section is preferred over tubing.
How it is used:
- Cut the rod to length using appropriate cutting methods for quartz, then smooth or fire-finish the cut end to reduce sharp edges and stress points.
- Heat and rotate evenly to bring the rod to working temperature for bending, forming, or attaching to other quartz components.
- Use as a solid support, stir rod, or structural member in quartz assemblies where a rigid element is needed.
- Seal the rod into quartz builds by keeping the heat even through the join area to maintain alignment and reduce stress.
Dimensions:
- Size 5.0mm
- Length 4'
- Ovality 0.10mm
- Bow 1.3mm per 1220mm length
- O.D. tolerances plus or minus 0.24mm
