Item Name:
Fused Quartz Tubing - 55mm x 2.5mm
SKU:
ABRQT117
Description:
This fused quartz tubing is manufactured from high-purity silica that is melted and drawn into a seamless tube with uniform wall thickness and exceptional optical clarity. With a 50 mm inside diameter and a 55 mm outside diameter, this large-bore size provides substantial internal volume while maintaining structural integrity under intense thermal stress. Fused quartz is chosen for scientific and industrial lampworking applications where extreme temperature capability, virtually zero thermal expansion, and chemical inertness are essential. This diameter range is ideal for large-scale process tubes, reactor vessels, protective sleeves, and major structural components in high-heat experimental setups where repeated thermal cycling and aggressive flame exposure must not compromise the integrity of the assembly. The generous bore allows for complex internal geometries and provides ample working space for inserting, sealing, or manipulating components during fabrication.
How it is used:
- Cut to desired length and fire-polish all edges to eliminate sharp surfaces and reduce chipping risk
- Used as a primary process tube or reaction chamber in high-temperature scientific glassblowing assemblies
- Employed as a protective outer jacket or thermal shield around sensitive internal components
- Incorporated into custom scientific apparatus where internal diameter and wall thickness must withstand extreme thermal shock
- Worked with oxy-hydrogen or oxy-acetylene flames to form, seal, and shape major sections due to quartz's superior high-temperature performance
- Annealed slowly in a kiln after major working sessions to relieve internal stress from thermal cycling
Dimensions:
- Inner Diameter: 50.00mm
- Outer Diameter: 55.00mm
- Wall Thickness: 2.50mm
- Standard Length: 4'
